Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House

'First Monarch Arrivals Within the Biosphere Reserve!' by Team Journey North Oct 28, 2020: Estela Romero reports on the first wave of monarch arrivals within the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Exciting news! Monarchs have begun to arrive earlier than usual near the Sierra Chincua and El Rosario Sanctuaries within the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Read on here> https://journeynorth.org//10282020-first-arrivals-within-b --Post GD The Garden Word

'Monarchs Closer to Overwintering Grounds' by Team Journey North Oct 21, 2020: Eastern Monarch Population - More reports of peak activity and roosts have come in from Mexico as monarchs approach their overwintering grounds. To learn more, continue reading here> https://journeynorth.org//10212020-closer-overwintering-gr? --GD The Garden Word

'Moonlight MASKerade' Friends of the Garden is pleased to partner with Farmers Market of the Ozarks for 'Moonlight MASKerade', a Halloween event for all ages. Come in costume to enjoy the full moon and autumn colors of the garden and sample food and beverages from local food artisans on October 29 and 30 from 5-8 p.m. Dates & Location: Thursday and Friday, October 29 and 30 from 5-8 p.m. at Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Clo...se Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. Admission: Adults: $15 in advance, $17 at the gate; includes 6 tickets to sample food/beverage (alcoholic and non) from FMO vendors. Children ages 3-12: $5 in advance; $7 at the gate; includes tickets to redeem at treat stops throughout the garden. Family: $40 in advance, $45 at the gate; includes admission for two adults and three children. Purchase additional tasting tickets for $1 each. All proceeds from this event benefit the enhancement of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden and the mission of Farmers Market of the Ozarks. For more information including advance tickets and more visit the Friends of the Garden webpage at> https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/moonlight --Post GD Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House

Congrats! The Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House has just reached a milestone with over 2000 butterfly fans that both "Like" and "Follow" our Facebook page. We hope you will continue to follow our page as we move through the fall and winter months into the coming spring season. Plan to a again visit the Butterfly House at the Springfield Botanical Gardens starting mid May 2021. In the meantime enjoy the beauty of our many gardens and other public events at the Springfield Botanical Gardens. Please invite your friends to join us following and sharing our informative Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/RostonNativeButterflyHouse/ --Thank you! GD

Gigs in the Garden" - Last Two Free Outdoor Concerts Coming to Springfield Botanical Gardens on Sunday, October 18 & 25: These last two concerts, "The Breakfast Sides" & "Kentucky 31", this season will take place in the Peace Through People Pavilion inside the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave. Show times are 2 p.m. and admission is free. For details, including performers, "See More" below the Gigs banner.....

'Monarch Migration Leading Edge Reaching into Mexico' by Team Journey North October 14, 2020: The leading edge of migratory monarchs along the central flyway has arrived in Mexico, and numbers were high along the eastern flyway. Out west, monarchs are being reported in all western states except Washington. Read more here https://journeynorth.org//10142020-leading-edge-reaching-m? --Post GD The Garden Word

'Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden' by Bruce A. Barrett, Dept of Entomology & Mary Kroening, Dept of Horticulture for MU Extension: Some of the most easily observed insects in our backyards and gardens are caterpillars. Adults & children are intrigued by the discovery of caterpillars. The purpose of this pictorial guide is to provide basic characteristics in identifying many of the caterpillars commonly encountered in our yards and gardens. Read on here> https://extension.missouri.edu/ipm1019/ --GD The Garden Word for Master Gardeners of Greene County, Springfield, MO

I’ve been obsessed with random caterpillars everywhere this year... so my husband wanted me to ask for an ID on this....dare county, North Carolina, 10/8/20... (sorry couldn’t resist, please don’t ban me!)

'Monarch Migration Training' Presented by Kelly McGowan, horticulture field specialist, MU Extension for Christian County Master Gardeners; watch free Zoom video. "Kelly's presentation will give you a good grounding for all things Monarch..." For those who weren’t able to attend the Monarch Migration Training class on Sept 26, 2020, here is the link to the full presentation approx 1.3/4 hours at: https://umsystem.zoom.us//S-UxAzOr-I_j_AWz13DJR8ftMs6exIBa --Post & Photo GD Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House

'Monarchs Flowing Through Texas Towards Mexico' by Team Journey North Oct 7, 2020: Texas has become a hotspot of migration activity and more monarchs flowing into Mexico are being reported. Out west, temperatures are still warm and favorable for migration, but cooler weather will soon move in. Is Texas the migration frontline along the central flyway? Keep reporting! Read more here https://journeynorth.org//10072020-flowing-through-texas-t? --GD Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House

TODAY! Pollinator Overview with Jennifer Hopwood on October 7th @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Brought to you by Missouri Prairie Foundation (MPF). Free but you must register below. Pollinators are essential to maintaining the health of our ecosystems and to our food security. In this insect pollinator webinar, Jennifer Hopwood, Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist at the Xerces Society, will discuss the major pollinator groups that can be found in the Midwest To continue "See More" below....

Zebra Swallowtail, Eurytides marcellus Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House, Springfield, MO -- 08/06/2020 The caterpillar form of this species of butterfly hosts exclusively on plants in the Asminia (Pawpaw) genus; in most of its range this is common Pawpaw, Asimina triloba. See link to informative article about the connections between this butterfly and the Pawpaw.

Milkweed Seeds! Joshua has a fall harvest in his garden. How about you? Learn more from Monarch Watch on Milkweed Propagation (Growing Milkweeds) at> https://www.monarchwatch.org/milkweed/prop.htm --Post GD The Garden Word

THE KELSEY BLOG By Peter Longley, Beckenham, Kent, England, September 28, 2020: In just one week, summer has gone, and our temperature has dropped from an unusual September 31C (83F) down to 7C (43F), or threabouts. We are experiencing strong cold winds and rain. Our little garden in Beckenham that has looked so great from spring until now is battered and ready to close down until next spring... To continue reading "See More" below the photos or use this link> https://www.facebook.com/george.deatz/posts/10224046030448558 --Post GD The Garden Word