Planting trees and pollinating plants here in Atlanta can help endangered butterflies over 2000 miles away. Victoria Beeler and her family raise Monarch butterflies from eggs to caterpillars to chrysalis and finally to emerging butterflies. The butterflies are released into the wild to migrate–all from an outdoor butterfly garden habitat built right at home. Local author Victoria Beeler joins us for a discussion on these organisms that are currently facing extinction. Learn what types of trees and plants can help these delicate species survive, some of which will be available in our upcoming Trees Atlanta Annual Tree Sale!
CRAFTING ACTIVITY: Stay after the presentation for a family friendly crafting activity celebrating the Monarch butterfly’s transformative stages of life.
About the Speaker: Victoria Beeler is a butterfly enthusiast who enjoys gardening, wildlife, nature, and learning. She and her family have assisted with local butterfly exhibits and with releasing butterflies into the wild. They have raised and released Monarchs in an outdoor butterfly garden habitat built in their home near Atlanta. Victoria’s documentary book details her Monarch experience with raising and releasing these butterflies. In her documentary book Victoria takes you on a journey with these special creatures by combining photos of the Monarchs’ life stages, personal knowledge about Monarchs, the scientific background of these organisms, and what you can do to help preserve the mighty Monarch’s legacy.
