2026 Butterfly Appreciation Day

This event follows the standing-room-only success of the 2025 Butterfly Appreciation Day. This year’s speakers will share an exciting new lineup of information about butterflies, pollinators, and creating habitats that support them.

The program will begin with a Welcome & Introduction from Rochelle Hood, the Director of the Merritt Island Wildlife Association, including an overview of UF/IFAS butterfly identification resources and guides.

Rochelle Hood, Executive Director of the Merritt Island Wildlife Association, will open the program with an overview of helpful butterfly identification resources and guides, along with a demonstration of special close-focus binoculars designed for butterfly viewing.

Ed Perry, retired Florida Park Service Ranger, will present information on butterfly life cycles, food requirements, and butterfly species commonly found in our area.

Sally Scalera, UF/IFAS Extension Urban Horticulture Agent for Brevard County, will present Pollinator Gardening in Small Spaces, featuring practical ideas and easy-to-follow tips for attracting pollinators to small yards, patios, and container gardens.

The Butterfly Appreciation Day will conclude with a guided walk through the Brevard Discovery Garden, where participants will identify and count butterflies throughout the garden.

Admission is free, but we ask attendees to register through Eventbrite to assist with planning. A suggested $5 donation to the Brevard Discovery Garden on the day of the event is appreciated and helps support the garden’s ongoing educational programs and maintenance.

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NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances. Similar classes or events are often offered on future dates.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at [email protected] or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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