Discover the wonders of nature in your own backyard
An infographic showing the multi-generational journey that the Monarch Butterfly takes from Mexico and back and facts about Milkweed’s decline. by ric. From Visually. The monarch butterfly migrates each year to escape freezing weather in SPRING MIGRATION ADULT LIVES 6-7 months in the northern winter and rests for several months in the forested mountains 4TH … Read more
I just received this email for the Pollinator Patch Certification people here in Hamilton. What a pleasant surprise! Hello! Your application for Pollinator Patch Certification has been received and reviewed, and your garden is now certified and will appear on our Pollinator Paradise Map! We’d love to include some photos in our gallery or on our … Read more
One of my nieces raises butterflies in captivity for her kids to learn about, and when they emerge from their chrysalis she lets the kids release them into the wild. This is crucial for our young ones to experience and will help nurture these children into environment-loving adults. The monarch butterfly is one of the … Read more
It’s early August now and the butterflies are visiting every day. Every time I see one enter the yard I jump to action to try and get a photo. Butterflies In the last 7 days, I have captured these beauties- I spotted these three beautifully colored butterflies while working in my back garden this morning. … Read more