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How to Raise Monarch Butterflies, by Carol Pasternak

Posted by mmyers Books & Publications

Did you see this book review  of “The Magic of Monarchs: A Journey to Mexico and So Much More” by

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Hoptrees and Giant Swallowtails

Posted by mmyers Habitat Restoration

Giant Swallowtails almost sound like some mythical insect but in fact they are real and now and then they flutter through

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03 Apr
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Bird Atlas Tips April 2013

Posted by Jill Miller The Archives

April 2013 Loudoun County Atlasers, I’m going with “the early bird catches the worm” approach and sending these monthly tips

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01 Apr
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The Life Cycle of a Monarch

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald, Monarchs

Vol. 18 Issue 1, Spring 2013 by Meghan Meyers In the span of 12 short months, four generations of butterflies will emerge:

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01 Apr
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Why the Excitement About Spring Wildflowers?

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald

Vol. 18 Issue 1, Spring 2013 by John DeMary When European settlers sailed into the Chesapeake Bay they found a

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Bringing Back the Monarch, Keeping the Magic Alive

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald, Monarchs

Vol. 18 Issue 1, Spring 2013 by Nicole Hamilton Monarch butterflies, they’re our charismatic fliers, and our most recognizable butterfly.

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01 Apr
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Worried About Insects on Your Milkweeds?

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald

Vol. 18 Issue 1, Spring 2013 by Sally Snidow One of the critical factors in the Monarch Butterfly’s struggle to

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01 Apr
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Common Milkweed

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat, Native Plants

Vol. 18 Issue 1, Spring 2013 by Kerry Bzdyk Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) – a fascinating plant with an unfortunate name.

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01 Apr
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Butterfly-friendly Foods

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald

Vol. 18 Issue 1, Spring 2013 by Mike Snow, Director of Farm Operations, Willowsford Farm Butterfly-friendly foods, what the heck

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01 Apr
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Lola, the Monarch with the Injured Wing

Posted by Steve Allen Habitat Herald, Monarchs

Vol. 18 Issue 1, Spring 2013 by Mona Miller, aka “the Butterfly Lady” There are people in our lives who

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