Are you interested in native plant landscaping? How about attracting butterflies? Has buckthorn become a major issue for you? The Minnesota Zoo is pleased to present a free lecture series that brings these topics close to home with specialists in their respective fields. Online registration begins 30 days before the date of each lecture.

Attracting Butterflies

July 22 date has been rescheduled and registrants will receive an email with the new date. Please contact Claire at 952.431.9364 if you did not receive the information.

Presenters:
Kim Thomas, Minnesota Zoo Horticultural Supervisor
Rebecca Montalbano, Minnesota Zoo Horticulturist
Cale Nordmeyer, Minnesota Zoo Butterfly Naturalist

Please note that this lecture will likely be of more interest to adults.

Join Minnesota Zoo staff for tips on gardening to attract butterflies. Learn the top ten butterfly nectar plants and which ones won't grow in Minnesota. What do those caterpillars mean when they are climbing all over your flowers? Learn what local butterflies are found in the state and which unusual butterflies you might see! See what you can provide in your garden that will make the butterflies LOVE IT!

Buckthorn and Invasive Species
September 16, 2010

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