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Is This A Pupa? A Butterfly That Overwintered On Milkweed?
18 Mar
Found on native milkweed while pruning today: A specimen that looks like it could be a pupa or some type of chrysalis.
We’ll investigate.
In the meantime, does anyone have a butterfly net or pop up display cage where we can place it outside?
Related stories: Plants In Our Butterfly-Friendly Garden ; June 2013 Caterpillar Spottings; Even Our Small Garden Can Help Native Bees! ; Monarch Butterfly Plants In Our Midst
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Butterfly Sighting On CV Grounds!
29 MayI saw this Red Admiral and his friend frolicking on the path in between 195 Adams and 215 Adams Streets. It’s the same area I’ve seen early season butterflies for the last couple seasons. Keep your eyes peeled for caterpillars! –Denise
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Presenting…Live from Brooklyn, the CVEarthlab Salad Bar!
6 Mar
Placement and contents are both temporary. Looks like we may need to purchase more container soil or create our own mix. –Denise
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Mulch Stars To Salute
17 JanConnor and dad Matt show how it’s done!
There’s still plenty in the mulch pile to be moved inside the fence where it can act as playground safety surfacing and help prevent serious fall injuries.
Big thanks to the handful of brave parents, Peter D., Ansley S., Adam L., + Mike D., who dug in and took wood chips into the play area. Shovels and a rake remain near the shed (on the raised bed) and can be used at any time– every scoop over the fence helps. Thanks!
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Many Thanks! Plus, A Call For Recipes
6 OctA big thank you to all the residents who contributed to Saturday’s wonderful Potluck Party & Garden Fundraiser. The food was fabulous, and we had a nice time in the community room despite the windy, wet weather outside.
While you’ve been generous already, we’d like to ask for your recipes. If you made and shared something, and you are willing to share the recipe, please send it via email to cvearthlab@gmail.com for publication on this blog. Thanks.
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