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September 24, 2019 Chapter Meeting
The Monarch butterfly is an iconic species that is probably the most commonly recognized member of the Lepidoptera. In San Antonio, we have a special relationship with Monarch butterflies. We see the adults and the larvae in the Spring when the Monarchs are heading north and then again in the Fall when they are migrating back to Mexico. As native plant enthusiasts, we provide plants that support these charismatic members of the Nymphalidae family of butterflies when they are adults and also when they are in the caterpillar stage of their lifecycle. In this presentation, we will describe the life cycle of Monarchs, their migration process, and the environmental and agricultural changes that threaten the existence of these annual visitors. We will emphasize the plants that serve as larval hosts and those that sustain adult Monarchs. Since milkweeds are the most important larval host plant, we will describe in detail these native plants, their propagation, and their availability at local nurseries. We will also include a brief description of plants to sustain other butterflies. In response to a newsletter request, we received many excellent images that will used in this presentation; we are very grateful for this enthusiastic participation of SANPSOT members.
Fred Loxsom is a retired professor of physics (not botany!), a former president of the chapter, and a certified graduate of NPSOT’s three excellent Native Landscape Certification Programs. He attended a NWF workshop – Monarch Train the Trainer – in February at the San Antonio Zoo and this talk is partially fulfilling his commitment to advocate for Monarchs.
Meeting Time and Location
6:30 pm – Native plant/seed exchange & Social time
7:00 pm – Meeting and program
Lions Field Adult Center
2809 Broadway (corner of Mulberry & Broadway by Brackenridge Park)
Map to Lions Field Adult Center
Please note that overflow parking is available at the Doseum parking lot, directly across Broadway from Lion’s Field.
Chapter meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month except August, November, and December. They are free and open to the public. So come join us!
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