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August 20 @ 2:00 pm 3:00 pm

Join us on Wednesday, August 20 at 2pm for our webinar “Bring on the Butterflies” presented by Emily Bell, Florida Wildflower Foundation Communications Coordinator .

Butterflies are perhaps the most universally loved insect — their beauty and grace captivate us and their presence brings us joy. Ecologically, butterflies are also incredibly important! Unfortunately, like many insects, butterfly populations are in decline, primarily due to habitat loss. Creating habitat in our landscapes can help fill the void between fragmented natural habitats and provide stepping stones in a pollinator pathway for butterflies to reach other parks, natural areas and roadside wildflowers.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how your gardening practices can bring on and support a wide diversity of butterflies.

Presenter: Emily Bell

Emily Bell joined the Florida Wildflower Foundation in 2022 as its communications coordinator. Prior to that, she spent four years coordinating invasive species programs within UF IFAS Extension and for the Florida Invasive Species Partnership. She began her conservation career as an intern for The Nature Conservancy, and went on to work for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Hawaii Invasive Species Council. She has over a decade of experience with environmental outreach, planning and network building.

A black swallowtail butterfly with orange and blue spots feeds on small purple flowers against a blurred green background.
Black swallowtail by Emily Bell
Emily Bell Roadside selfie with Carphephorus paniculatus
Emily Bell roadside selfie with Carphephorus paniculatus

This webinar will be recorded and available on our website 48 hours after the event. A link will be sent to all those who register. Only the first 500 attendees will be able to enter the webinar; if we reach capacity before you join, you can view the recording that will be emailed to you.