Monarch Butterfly Restoration in WNY

We are very excited to have David O’Donnel, President of the Eastern Monarch Butterfly Farm from Clarence NY, as our speaker on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 6:00 pm. Through presentations, education, butterfly releases, and native plant distribution, Eastern Monarch Butterfly Farm is changing the way we view our landscaping. The Monarch Butterfly is a symbol of nature in America, a symbol of clean water, clean air and natural habitat. Pollinators are essential for helping to make the food we eat every day. You will learn about monarch butterflies, their predators, diseases and problematic invasive plants. You will also learn the basics of constructing a butterfly garden, hardscape as well as plants. Butterfly friendly plants will be available for purchase. Pre-registration is appreciated, just send an email with your contact information to info@nannenarboretum.com, payment of the $5 fee at the door.

This is our third session in our quarterly education series: spring, summer, fall and winter. The spring session, Pruning, was held earlier this year in March, Growing and Cooking with Herbs was held in July. We’ll finish out 2017 with Nan Miller and Cheri Reed presenting Greenery and Wreath Making on December 6, 2017. All sessions take place at 6:00 pm in the Ellicottville Town Center building adjacent to the Nannen Arboretum, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, NY.