“Attracting Butterflies to your Garden”

7.30pm Tuesday 24th June, 2013 in the Meeting Room at the Botanic Gardens.

The visits of butterflies to a garden add a dimension of interest and beauty, beyond that provided by the flowers and plants.
In attracting butterflies to your garden, it's important to understand what they want most out of life… nectar and a plant on which to lay their eggs, so the hatching caterpillars have leaves to eat. A butterfly's wish list also includes sunny open spaces, shelter from the wind, and fresh water.

Which plants attract butterflies? Are some species of plant better producers of nectar? Do butterflies have specific plants they will lay their eggs on? Come along and listen to Ross Kendall who operates “Butterfly Encounters” (Yes, Ross breeds butterflies) in Brisbane and find out the answer to these questions. There will be real butterflies at the meeting also!

For the very short A.G.M., nominations are needed for president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and three committee members. The work is not onerous and a variety of skills and tasks can be utilized or even developed, so please put your hand up if you are willing to be a part of the executive.
The financial year for Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Friends Association runs from May 2013 to April 2014, which means that annual memberships are now due. You do not need to renew your membership if you joined after November last year. Supper will be served during the evening.
Please RSVP to Maya at the Botanic Gardens:
Phone Botanic Gardens on 4952 7300 or email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au if you intend to join us (we need to know numbers for catering) > or if you would like to be part of the committee for the next year.
Image is of a Tailed Emperor butterfly.

Contact: Maya Harrison

Phone: 49527300

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