NABA hosts “Sightings“, a page where you may post your recent butterfly sightings. All butterfly sightings are welcome, but very unusual sightings will be labeled as “possible” unless accompanied by a recognizable photograph, or convincing description of the butterfly and the circumstances of its sighting. Photos, such as this Pipevine Swallowtail seen and photographed by…
The Summer issue of Butterfly Gardener magazine will be mailed to NABA members starting this week. The contents include: An article on planting for Cloudless Sulphurs with Partridge Pea, Ideas and suggestions on butterfly (and pollinator) habitat stewardship, Methods for growing caterpillar food plants that might be considered weedy by some gardener, and News from…
Walmart To Kill (About To Be) Federally Endangered Bartram’s Scrub-Hairstreaks Paving paradise to put up a parking lot? Perhaps so in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Globally imperilled habitat currently home to at least two rare butterflies, Bartram’s Scrub-Hairstreak, which is expected to be named to the endangered species list this summer, and the Atala, which almost went…
Here is a group of high school students in Waverly, Iowa who are helping Monarch populations. They have created a nice website with information that is appropriate to share with schools. In addition to educating through their website, they have been raising funds for various butterfly conservation organizations. http://wsrmonarchproject.weebly.com
Warm weather brings incredible insect activity. Armies of ants march to and fro around patio doors, Carpenter Bees drill holes in house siding, Cabbage White caterpillars devour newly planted broccoli. In the face of so much potential insect damage, it is important to remember that butterflies are also insects, which can be harmed by indiscriminate…
The latest issue of Butterfly Gardener magazine is at the printer and should be in the mail in about a week. NABA members receive both Butterfly Gardener and American Butterflies as part of their annual membership.
To celebrate Earth Day, North American Butterfly Association is holding a week-long raffle, Monday April 21st through Friday April 25, 2014. There will be a raffle drawing and prize awarded each day! If every day was Earth Day and we all lived with Earth’s care as a priority, then the Earth would be in much better shape….
To celebrate Earth Day, North American Butterfly Association is holding a week-long raffle, Monday April 21st through Friday April 25, 2014. There will be a raffle drawing and prize awarded each day! You can make Earth Day never end for butterflies by planting regionally native plants in your yard, garden, or even, on your balcony! NABA has…
To celebrate Earth Day, North American Butterfly Association is holding a week-long raffle, Monday April 21st through Friday April 25, 2014. There will be a raffle drawing and prize awarded each day! Butterflies celebrate Earth Day every day, so why should you limit yourself to just April 22nd? By joining NABA, certifying your butterfly garden, or both,…
To celebrate Earth Day, North American Butterfly Association is holding a week-long raffle, Monday April 21st through Friday April 25, 2014. There will be a raffle drawing and prize awarded each day! Earth day is held each April 22 to show support for environmental protection and reform. What better way to show your concern for Earth’s finite…
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