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Exploring Butterflies, Bugs and Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area
36 minutes Posted Apr 29, 2021 at 11:00 am.
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Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area in Owings Mills is a rare and imperiled eastern U.S. Serpentine Grassland. Join our discussion with Dr. Anahí Espíndola from the University of Maryland to talk about bugs, butterflies and how they all interact.

We talked about what it takes to be an entomologist; native pollinators and what people can do in their yards to help pollinators; how to handle weed and pest control, and fertilizer; and suggestions on where to see some interesting pollinators, particularly butterflies.

Find out more about the Maryland Grows program, which includes great tips on gardening, learning about native plants, and pollinators. The program also features a spanish language extension site!