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A Place Butterflies Call Home

Native wildflower and grass seed come in various sizes and shapes. When planting the seeds with a drill, these seeds are coated so they flow better. Some seeds in the butterfly habitat at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area were hand planted due to the terrain. Cooperative effort of several agencies helped so that the habitat … Continue reading →

A Place Butterflies Call Home

Butterflies like Monarchs depend on nectar and pollen from flowers, native plants such as milkweed, and the protection of native grasses. In the fall, native wildflower and grass seed were drilled into an out of the way area near a bike path at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area. New plants germinated in the spring and … Continue reading →

A Place Butterflies Call Home

Staff at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area decided to install butterfly habitat and native grasses to encourage more Monarch and other butterflies to the state park for the enjoyment by visitors. Of course, what benefits the Monarch also helps the environment for all. Butterflies need food, shelter, and safety while they go through their life … Continue reading →