Beginning July with Butterflies: Today’s Guests in Kimmel’s Pollinator Habitat

by Trey Lamkins, Landscape Operations, Kimmel Education and Research Center

 


 

Today, all of these amazing visitors stopped by to feed on the Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea):

 

    1.    Eastern Giant Swallowtail — Papilio cresphontes

Butterfly

 

    2.    Black Swallowtail — Papilio polyxenes

Butterfly

 

    3.    Eastern Tiger Swallowtail — Papilio glaucus

Butterfly

 

    4.    Monarch — Danaus plexippus

Butterfly

 

 

Another reminder that planting with a purpose really does make a difference. 

 


 

Get Involved: Join Us This July!

Pollinator Workshop | July 16th | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Kimmel Education and Research Center | Nebraska City, NE

Join us to learn how to support pollinators, select native plants, and create thriving habitat in your own backyard. The workshop will feature educational sessions, youth activities, and a UNL Bee tour. Perfect for families, educators, gardeners, and anyone who care about conservation.

Register here: Pollinator Workshop RSVP