Learn how to attract butterflies and moths to your garden and cater to their unique lifecycle requirements in this Arnold Arboretum June 4 program focused exclusively on lepidopteran-friendly gardening techniques. Colin McCallum-Cook will describe the food plants required by caterpillars, the flowers needed to provide nectar, and importantly, the habitat requirements for successful overwintering of cocoons in the garden. The session will take place in the Hunnewell Building from 5:30 – 8:00 and is $25 for Arboretum members, $32 for nonmembers.
Lepidopteran conservation in New England is more important than ever, as many formerly common species are now threatened with extirpation.
Colin McCallum-Cook will also show you how to use citizen science applications to monitor species in your garden and contribute valuable data to the cause of lepidopteran conservation. To register call 617-384-5277, or visit http://my.arboretum.harvard.edu. As with all programs scheduled in this age of Covid-19, please call in advance to confirm the course will be able to be held as scheduled.
