Learn more about swallowtail butterflies of Illinois and their identification, plants that attract them, and their habits in the landscape. These large, beautiful butterflies can be a welcome sight to any backyard garden. When it comes to pollination, honeybees get the majority of the attention. However, many insects play a role in pollination. This presentation will discuss different native pollinators and how to make your landscape attractive to them.

Attend this free workshop on September 13th at 4:30 p.m. at Mason Memorial Public Library in Buda, located at 104 W Main St, Buda, Illinois. To register and ensure your spot  for this event please go to go.illinois.edu/swallowtails.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Bettyann Harrison, Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Coordinator at (309) 384-2356 or bettyann@illinois.edu.

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If you have questions or need more information or reasonable accommodations to attend,  please call Erin Orwig, University of Illinois Extension- Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall-Putnam Unit Office at 815-224-0889. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.