March 9, 2020
* alternate Date in case of snow = March 16th
"Beyond the Traditional Butterfly Garden:
NH Butterflies & Host Plants"
Andy Brand
Plant Curator, Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens
North Conway Community Center -Time: 9:30am

Among the species of butterflies that call New Hampshire home, there is tremendous diversity in the habitat needs and plants relied upon to live.

Did you know that it’s not only monarch caterpillars that are such picky eaters? Many species specialize in the host plants on which their eggs are laid and on which caterpillars eat. Meanwhile, the nectar plants of adult butterflies often bear no connection to these hosts.

Andy Brand will explain which plants should be included in designs to attract butterflies and what host plants will boost populations.

Also included will be a quick overview of butterfly identification and commonly-seen species.