It may be some time before we get to see bees and butterflies again, but when spring comes, we know that our friends at Fahnstock State Park will be ready to welcome them back with open arms and bouquets of native flowers. Check out this vibrant post from Native Beeology!
Anne Odell Butterfly Garden – Fahnestock State Park –
In a recent venture to The Hubbard Lodge in Fahnestock State Park, I explored a butterfly garden flourishing with beautiful native flowering plants. The garden was alive with tired butterflies sporting tattered wings, queen bumblebees fattening up for a long winter hibernation, and a diversity of solitary bees finishing up their nests. This garden named the Ann Odell Butterfly Garden was created in 2003 in memory of Ann Odell, an art teacher and gardener. The winding paths in this tranquil place is a fitting tribute, inviting those who enter to explore and discover all things wild and beautiful. Indeed, this garden is much more than a butterfly garden.
Gazebo near the Entrance to the Ann Odell Butterfly garden
Joe-pye-weed
Asters and goldenrods
The most notable feature of this autumn garden is the purple New England asters that stand tall in the…
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