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Title:	Lifestyles of butterflies in the garden talk
Begin:	2/24/2009 7:00 PM
End:	2/24/2009 8:30 PM
Description:	Join us for an evening! February 24 Alana Edwards, Co-founder and President Atala Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association Lifestyles of butterflies in the garden Alana Edwards became passionate about butterflies over 13 years ago. In 1995, she co-founded the Atala Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association. She currently serves as president of the organization and coordinates 4 butterfly counts every year. She is also the clubs’ webmaster and newsletter editor, and frequently gives lectures around south Florida on butterfly gardening. She recently coordinated a one and a half year survey of the butterflies of extreme south Florida and the keys in cooperation with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Ms. Edwards graduated from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) with a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences in the summer of 2001. Her master’s thesis was on the Effect of Prescribed Fire on Butterflies in Pine Flatwoods. For the past eight years, Ms. Edwards has worked as Education and Training Coordinator for Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies. As Education and Training Coordinator, Ms. Edwards educates students, teachers and adults about the Kissimmee River Restoration Project and the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration. Ms. Edwards currently oversees the Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum at FAU’s Jupiter campus which has a very active butterfly garden. Ms. Edwards’ program, Lifestyles of butterflies in the garden, will delight children and adults alike. Learn about the butterfly lifecycle, interesting butterfly behaviors and how to attract these magnificent creatures to your own garden. Reservations not required. No fee; donations appreciated.
Location:	Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, FL
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