Creating Habitat for Butterflies in Vermont Gardens and Farms
Creating Habitat for Butterflies in Vermont Gardens and Farms
Thu, Mar 23, 2023 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)
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Western Monarchs: Creating Habitat with Native Plants with Erin Johnson
Discover the unique connection between our western population of monarchs and California native plants!
By Theodore Payne Foundation
When and where
Date and time
Friday, March 17 · 1 - 2:30pm PDT
Location
Online
Refund Policy
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.
About this event
Milkweed planting season is here, and the migratory western monarch butterflies need our support. These iconic and incredible butterflies are endangered, dropping from millions of individuals in the 1980s to just a few thousand in 2021. Join us in understanding about their life cycle and needs in this informative class.
Learn the in-depth the unique connection between the western population of monarchs and California native plants, and how to attract and nurture these iconic butterflies. Learn which native milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) are best for the caterpillars and which flowering plants provide nectar for adults — with tips on butterfly garden design and maintenance. A great class for knowledge building and gardening in your home or community space!
This class will be held online and registered ticket holders will have access to the recording of the class for 14 days after the live event.
Erin Johnson is Director of Public Programming at TPF.
Pictured: Monarch nectaring on purple sage (Salvia leucophylla) by Madena Asbell
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About the organizer
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Theodore Payne FoundationTheodore Payne Foundation inspires and educates Southern Californians about the beauty and ecological benefits of California native plant landscapes.
We are located on 22 acres of canyon land in the northeast corner of the San Fernando Valley. Our full-service native plant nursery, seed room, book store, art gallery, demonstration gardens, and hiking trails are open to the public year round. We offer garden tours and classes for adults and families, as well as field trips to TPF and in-classroom programs for children. Friendly on-leash dogs are welcome and there is no admission charge!