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Homegrown Habitat: Butterfly Blooms

July 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

| FASN/Nature Realm

If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Wednesday—Saturday 10 a.m.—5 p.m., Sunday 12–5 p.m.).

Calling all people with yards or green spaces big and small: Join us and learn how to rewild your home landscape. This month, butterflies are front and center. We’ll discuss host plants, nectar plants and best practices for attracting the adult stage of these charismatic gems.

Details

Date
July 16
Time
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Location
1828 Smith Rd.
Akron, OH 44313 United States + Google Map

Other

Age Group
Adults, Seniors, Teens
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

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