Butterflies are often called the “winged jewels of the garden,” and they do indeed add sparkle to our yards. California has almost 70 species of butterflies that you can attract to your garden by growing a variety of native plants which will provide nectar and habitat. Hear how one couple transformed their typical suburban garden into a moth and butterfly haven, and a Monarch butterfly way station.
Paul and Harmina Mansur filled in the pool of their back yard and transformed the seemingly sterile lot into a garden abundant with moths, butterflies, and caterpillars. Their garden has been featured in the April 2010 issue of the local magazine Bay Nature and in Nancy Bauer’s book The California Wildlife Habitat. They have been opening their garden every other year to the Going Native Garden Tour since 2010.
Mon May 13 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Tue May 14 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Conservation Committee |
Thu May 16 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Propagating Native Plants at Home, a talk by Stanley Gu |
Fri May 17 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |
Sat May 18 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat May 18 @ 1:00PM - 03:00PM Cutting and Seed Exchange + Plant Sale Pickup |
Mon May 20 @ 8:00AM - Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Thu May 23 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM CNPS SCV Board Meeting |
Fri May 24 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Edgewood Restoration |
Fri May 24 @ 7:00PM - 08:50PM Photography Group - Photo Sharing Meeting |