Butterfly Commons – DIY Resources and Sample Design

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Butterfly Commons

For those who want to turn their turf grass yards into Healthy Habitats like the Butterfly Commons, here are some great resources to help you do that:

Snapshot of the Butterfly Commons Design (with plant list and related information)
Background about the Butterfly Commons
A Native Plant Resource List (with links to the Gaithersburg RainScapes Program)
A link to UER’s “Transforming Your Yard” Workshop to help you get started:

The Powerful Plants of the Short Street Nature Preserve

Get ready for a wild mix of color and function! The powerhouse plants

Short Street Nature Play Project – Resources on Native Plants

For homeowners who want to incorporate conservation landscapes and Eco-Functioning Spaces in their

Short Street Kicks of Nature Art Project

On Saturday, July 23rd, the LCA spearheaded the creation of 100 nature art

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Butterfly Commons – DIY Resources and Sample Design

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