Butterflies Of Summertime WAL 260

Kim Smith, Author, Illustrator, Designer, Photographer 1 Session Wed Aug 6 11:00am?1:00pm [HB] Rain date: Wed Aug 13 Don a sunhat for this walk during the heat of the day when butterflies are most active. An artist by training, instructor Kim Smith turned her attention on the garden and in the process became an advocate for butterflies. Kim will explain the life cycle of these beautiful insects, their role in the ecosystem, and what plants they require for shelter and food. A list of caterpillar host plants and adult nectar plants will be provided to help you entice these insects to inhabit your own garden. Some of the species you may see include the famously people-friendly Red Admiral; the Ladies?Painted and American; Monarchs; Summer Azure and various skippers; swallowtails; elfins; hairstreaks; fritillaries; and leaf wings. You can learn more about designing a butterfly garden in Kim's book, Oh Garden of Fresh Possibilities! Notes from a Gloucester Garden. Fee $20 member, $25 nonmember