Alpine Groves Park will be the site of our first
NABA Butterfly Count at the newly-established
Bartram Trail Butterfly Circle. Our garden club members and persons from the public will be able to assist the
North American Butterfly Association (NABA) with its long-term data collection about butterfly species, population counts, and locations. The data provides useful information on species that are or are becoming threatened or endangered, for science-based policy decisions, and just adds to the general store of knowledge about butterflies. Plus it's fun and an opportunity to socialize with like-minded persons (note, this is not a kid-friendly event). See the
NABA FAQ page for more information.
If you are interested in joining us for the count, please email
switzerlandgc@gmail.com for information.
The event is weather-dependent (because butterflies don't fly in the rain), so check the weather conditions in the area that morning. To defray the costs of
collecting the data NABA charges $3 per person, so please bring cash or check to The Garden Club of Switzerland.
We'll update you after the event is over!
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