Are you looking for a fun and educational activity to do with your children in Southwest Florida? Butterfly gardening is an excellent way to get kids involved in nature and learn about the importance of pollinators. With the help of naturalist Tony Mauriello, families can learn how to create a garden that attracts butterflies and invites them to lay their eggs. The program will include a discussion on the design of the garden, which will include several host plants native to Florida and nectar for the most common butterflies that visit Southwest Florida. At the end of the conference, there will be a craft for children to enjoy.
The Gardens also hosts an annual Easter egg hunt for children on Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. This event is free for garden members and regular admission applies to non-members. Throughout the month, you can also learn how to build bee-friendly habitats in your backyard, go on a butterfly scavenger hunt at the Scott Florida Garden, and more. The goal of these activities is to create gardens that establish habitats and food sources for pollinators such as butterflies and bees over a large area.
At the same time, they provide an educational resource that the community can take advantage of. Butterfly gardening is an exciting activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. It's a great way to get kids interested in nature and teach them about the importance of pollinators. With the help of naturalist Tony Mauriello, families can learn how to create a butterfly garden that will attract these beautiful creatures and provide them with a safe place to lay their eggs.
The Gardens also hosts an annual Easter egg hunt for children on Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m., as well as other activities throughout the month such as building bee-friendly habitats in your backyard and going on a butterfly scavenger hunt at the Scott Florida Garden. These activities are designed to create gardens that establish habitats and food sources for pollinators over a large area while providing an educational resource for the community.
