Butterflyscaping Manatee: Building Butterfly Habitat in Your Own Backyard

Go beyond the simple nectar garden and learn how to build a truly functional sanctuary for Florida’s winged wonders. This course explores the concept of habitat complexity, teaching you how to design a multi-layered landscape that supports the entire lifecycle of our native species—from egg to adult.

We will dive deep into the specific host plant needs of local butterflies, the importance of "community butterflyscaping" to create urban corridors, and how to manage your garden using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to ensure a safe environment for larvae. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner, you will leave with a strategic blueprint for transforming your backyard into a thriving, sustainable ecosystem.

The workshop fee includes a tour of our award winning educational gardens.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County