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Claudia's avatar

I love butterflies! Great article. As always, informative and engaging- we have lots in our yard

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Pamela Zendt's avatar

I would love to come and see your Miami butterflies. Take some pictures for me when you can. Thanks for reading and thanks for sharing a comment.

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Dana Kuehn's avatar

What a meaningful article! Can imagine the thrill of seeing some of those rare species. I am inspired to find out about host plants. And, yes climate fatigue, feels very real. Good to remember to treat it with some constructive action. Thanks Pam!

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Mary's avatar

Love this! I'm particularly excited to learn about specific plants that are hosts to specific butterflies!

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Pamela Zendt's avatar

Yes, that was new news to me me too. Now, we know what we can plant to attract a certain butterfly. Thanks for your comment.

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Donna B.'s avatar

Thank you for this. I am so encouraged by their suggestions that anyone can start doing, even with a balcony or postage stamp sized yard! I am reading "Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard" by Douglas W. Tallamy which gives many ideas of things we can do. I never knew hosting all kinds of caterpillars, bees, and other insects was so important!

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Pamela Zendt's avatar

Yes, we are talking about mowing less of the grass part of our yard. And I may plant a few more host plants too. Thanks for reading and thanks for speaking up here in the comments!

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Doug Sligh's avatar

Wonderful! Thank you.

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Pamela Zendt's avatar

Thanks Doug, for being a reader and for sharing your thoughts! The trip you are on looks fantastic!

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Mackenzie Zendt's avatar

This is so great! One of the best.

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Pamela Zendt's avatar

Thanks. Think we should quit mowing our grass? Thanks for reading and thanks for sharing your voice.

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