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May
14

Growing Native Plants That Butterflies and Moths Need

Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Auditorium, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105 Map
Live Stream Available

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Drinking Fountains

NOTE: This is a hybrid (virtual and in-person) event; this listing will be updated by April 8th with a Zoom link.  

Presenter: Brenda Sattler (formerly Dziedzic)

Brenda's presentation will cover the components of a butterfly/moth garden with native plants, which include sun, planting in groups, locations for host plants, plant arrangements, sunning spot, overripe fruit, a place to puddle, nectar plants, and host plants. The presentation will go into depth about the native host plants that the butterflies and moths use.

About Brenda Sattler

Brenda is the author of Raising Butterflies and Moths in the Garden, 2nd edition, which features 50 North American butterfly and moth species, range maps and more than 550 fascinating photographs showing all stages of each species' life cycle; copies of the book will be available for purchase at this event. To learn more about Brenda, visit the About Me page of her website.

PARKING: Metered parking is available at Matthaei Botanical Gardens; Matthaei members park for free.

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