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While there weren’t many butterflies out at this time, and the start temperature was only in the fifties, we had a great time exploring this beautiful trail that has running water! We found 28 individuals of 8 species. Rocky Mountain (pictured) and Pacuvius Duskywing required some study. On the way down, we saw a Western Terrestrial Gartersnake. We’re contemplating going back to this location again next month, as the plants and butterflies seem to be behind this year. A lot more flowers and butterflies to come! Thanks crew, for coming along and being great company!
Species list: Two-tailed Swallowtail, Western Tailed-Blue, Zela Metalmark, Mourning Cloak, Mylitta Crescent, Northern Cloudywing, Rocky Mountain Duskywing, Pacuvius Duskywing.
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Last Sunday's 60 Minutes program featured a report by Anderson Cooper on the Monarch migration. If you missed it, it is a great, informative piece, and you can watch it here:
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Join us for a virtual happy hour to celebrate the vital role of insect pollinators in our ecosystems with Kathleen L. Prudic!
Friday, March 28th @ 5pm MST
Katy is an influential ecologist and entomologist focused on improving habitats for pollinators. As an associate professor at the University of Arizona, she contributes to biodiversity community science and conservation strategies. Her work in butterfly ecology led to the creation of eButtterfly, a citizen science platform that encourages public engagement in conservation. Katy's dedication to education and environmental preservation makes her a prominent figure in her field, inspiring others to protect our natural world.
Unwind, connect, and learn about the contributions of butterflies and other pollinators to biodiversity. We'll discuss initiatives like eButterfly, which promotes community science through butterfly photography and data collection. Share your experiences and ideas on conservation efforts while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. For (free) registration, please copy-and-paste the link below into your browser:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pOHLGfEzSCiDCGfDuqaQvw#/registration
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