The Taylor Conservatory Foundation hosts "Butterfly Day"
at the Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens from 1 to 4 p.m, Sunday,
August 24.
The group invites you to visit the Conservatory to see and learn
about “all things butterflies” during its special day dedicated to the
beautiful winged creatures. Native butterflies are in peril, due to
pesticide use, and continued loss of their habit. You can learn how to you can
help these beautiful flying jewels of the garden.
There will be opportunities to hand-feed live butterflies inside a
mobile butterfly house, along with many other ways to learn how easy and fun it
is to raise butterflies.
Butterflies don't move, breathe, smell, see, eat, or taste like we
do. Join Brenda Dziedzic, author and owner of Brenda's Butterfly Habitat, as
she teaches the anatomy of a butterfly with a visual presentation at 1:30 and
2:30 p.m.
You’ll also be able to visit with professional and hobby butterfly
raisers and learn easy ways to attract butterflies to your yard. There will be
many different styles of butterfly 'houses' so you can see all the creative
ways to raise them. Jeff Nicita, local expert and Master Gardener will be on
hand to answer your gardening questions.
In addition to the educational opportunities, there will be
child-friendly crafts, face-painting by Flutterby Faces, door-prizes,
refreshments and lots of butterflies! So, flutter-by to see some pretty
butterflies! $3 per person. Children in strollers, free. All
proceeds go to garden development and educational programs at the Conservatory.
For more information, contact www.taylorconservatory.org or call Patty Donahue,
888-383-4108.
IN OTHER NEWS: Wednesday, August 27, marks a BONUS concert as part
of the Fritz Summer Concert Series. Is runs from 6-8 p.m. (doors open at 5)
Levi Johnson Jr and his band “Pearl Handled Necktie” will be
playing outdoors at the Conservatory. Their music will be a blend of Motown,
James Brown and other favorites. This ‘Music & Art in the Gardens’ concert
is hosted by the Taylor Conservatory Foundation and is the encore bonus event
to wrap-up our Summer Concert Series. Admission is $5. Free parking, kids 5 and
under, free. Lawn chairs encouraged.
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