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Butterflies and Birds
by jdower on Jul.21, 2009, under Uncategorized
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- Local kids visit Anna Smith for a lesson on butterflies and their host and nectar plants.
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- New Butterfly Habitat information sign.
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- Master Gardener Roxanne, our habitat champion, leads students to the butterfly area.
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- Alec says 'Welcome to the new Anna Smith Habitat!'
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- Eager observers use their lenses for a closer look at the butterflies.
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- A fascinated visitor views a 'Painted Lady' butterfly.
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- Master Gardener Faye, our bird expert, shares info with the students.
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- Master Gardener Betty helps a garden student build a nest.
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- Two brothers enjoy the HopScotch ground cover demonstration bed.
We had wonderful turnouts at Anna Smith Park during the last 2 weeks for our butterfly and bird events. Local children ages 4 through 12 learned about the life cycle of butterflies and moths and how our gardens support this cycle with plants that serve as hosts and provide nectar. Plants that attract birds to our gardens and provide food for the birds was discussed during the bird lesson at the park. Students worked with Master Gardeners to build nests for their own backyards. Our Anna Smith Garden comes to life each week when the lessons are presented. The Master Gardeners find it most gratifying that we are able to attract so many local folks. The new butterfly habitat, made possible with assistance from Fiskars, is one very important reason for the number of visitors. Thanks again Fiskars!
