Brenda Sattler-Dziedzic will be giving a presentation to the Shelby Gardeners Club at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center at 1 p.m. May 11 called Attract Butterflies to Your Garden and Beneficial Insects.
By: Kara Szymanski | Shelby-Utica News | Published April 26, 2023
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club will be hosting a presentation on butterflies called “Attract Butterflies to Your Garden and Beneficial Insects” at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive, at 1 p.m. May 11.
Brenda Sattler-Dziedzic, the author of “Raising Butterflies and Moths in the Garden,” will discuss the components of a butterfly garden, which include sun, planting in groups, multiple locations for host plants, plant arrangements, sunning spots, overripe fruit, a place to puddle, nectar plants and host plants.
“It will go into depth about the host plants that the butterflies use and discuss some beneficial insects,” she said via email.
Books will be available to purchase at the event.
Nadine Thacker, the Shelby Gardeners Club’s program director, said Sattler-Dziedzic is a well-known expert on monarch butterflies.
“We expect that many local gardening enthusiasts will want to come hear her speak. She will also have her books available for sale. Donations to our all-volunteer Shelby Gardeners Club are always welcome. Come early for the best parking,” she said in an email.
Shelby Gardeners Club media contact Ivy Schwartz said the gardening public loves butterflies and hummingbirds.
“We attract them to our yards by providing nutrition, shelter and a nurturing environment,” she said.
For more information, contact Schwartz at (586) 873-3782 or visit shelbytwp.org/our-township/community-service-organizations/shelby-gardeners-club.