by Kristen Dangelo | Jun 3, 2011 | Butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, Events
Bugs and Butterflies Event Sunday, June 5, 2011 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Join Obsession With Butterflies along with plant, and insect enthusiasts for a day under the oak trees. Learn about butterflies and how to attract them to your garden. Rangers will lead nature walks...
by Kristen Dangelo | May 17, 2011 | Butterflies, Butterfly Photography, Poetry & Quotes
Breezes of Spring Sweet life is borne on Breezes of Spring A tiny new bud, an egg left by wing… Caterpillar and flower frolic happily together With raindrops and rays amidst clement weather Scarlet-gold leaves herald in changing light Turning friends to...
by Kristen Dangelo | Mar 20, 2011 | Butterflies, Butterfly Host Plants, Butterfly Photography, Caterpillars, Eggs, Stories
I recently visited a grove where the Pipevine Swallowtail’s host plant, the Dutchman’s Pipevine, grew vigorously. Here, in this shaded and otherwise peaceful wood, there was a state of butterfly pandemonium happening. Male butterflies zealously chased...
by Kristen Dangelo | Mar 15, 2011 | Book Reviews
I was searching the web when I happened upon a book review of Winged Obsession: The Pursuit of the World’s Most Notorious Butterfly Smuggler by Jessica Speart. Immediately I was drawn in by the title of the book and after reading the review, I was enthralled by...
by Kristen Dangelo | Feb 28, 2011 | Gifts & Whimsey
Delight and surprise your friends and family with the “Butterfly In A Jar”…. it’s pretty amazing! Gently tap the jar once for instant action! One tap willl wake your butterfly up , two taps will make it flutter and three taps will make it flap...