OLD LYME — See how scientist Fatima Matos has transformed her backyard to a butterfly haven by planting native pollinator plants in a virtual program hosted by the Duck River Garden Club (DRGC) via Zoom this evening, Tuesday, Nov. 24.
The event kicks off with a 6:30 p.m. virtual social followed by the program at 7 p.m. and concluding with an 8 p.m. business meeting for DRGC members only.
All are welcome to attend the first two segments of the program, including the free educational presentation.
A retired Pfizer research scientist, Matos now considers her garden to be her own natural laboratory, home to beneficial insects, butterflies and birds.
Her colorful presentation chronicles her ongoing discovery of “real nature up-close in my own back yard,” including how she raises Monarch butterflies indoors and outdoors, plus the importance of plant diversity. She also offers examples of what to grow for a multi-season buffet of native magnet plants with a high “buzzing factor” for pollinators.
Email DRGC Club President Karen Geisler at [email protected] to obtain the Zoom link.
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