Butterfly Release in a Butterfly Garden

Students raised Painted Lady Butterflies and released them in our Butterfly Garden at school.

Butterflies at Alabama Point

A number of different butterfly species migrate through Alabama during the fall. Some come from Canada and will continue their … More

The Common Green Darner (Anax junius), the widest ranging of the Anax species, inhabits lakes and ponds from coast to … More

Monarch larvae ,or caterpillars, feed exclusively on milkweed leaves.

There are four generations of monarch butterflies born each year. The first three generation have a relatively shorth lifespan that … More

Butterflies migrate when the weather begins to get colder. Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island are good places to stop for … More

There were a lot of dragonflies swarming the beach this past weekend. I had to rescue at least 3 from … More

Pollinators are the unsung heroes of our gardens, fields, and farms. NWF

An aerial predatory insect most commonly found near freshwater habitats.

The abundant nectar and pollen found in thistle flowers make them one of the most popular plants among both pollinator and … More