Hallberg Butterfly Gardens 18 Annual Open Gardens

Hallberg Butterfly Gardens is a 501 c 3 corporation formed to educate the public about butterflies and preserve habitat. It is run by Louise Hallberg and a cadre of faithful volunteers, who invite classes from local schools and other visitors for guided tours by appointment throughout the spring and summer months. This special event is free and everyone is welcome to come and learn about the butterfly life cycle, wildlife gardening, and habitat preservation, no RSVP needed. This year, we will display specimens of our local butterflies, host plants, wildflowers, and garden plants. Our guests are invited to partake in guided plant, bird and butterfly observation/identification and self-guided walking tours around the 9 acres of habitat. We will also have a few butterfly-attracting plants for sale, including Dutchman's Pipe, which is the slow-growing host plant for our native Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly that first brought butterflies to Della's garden, as well as other host and nectar species. There will be a staffed kids' craft table, which is always very popular, and the opportunity to purchase books, crafts, drinks and souvenirs. For more information: www.hallbergbutterflygardens.org , Leah@hallbergbutterflygardens.org; wintress@hallbergbutterflygardens.org , or Louise Hallberg at (707) 823-3420