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Butterfly Hike

bcairns
10 years ago

"Plant Identification Hike," Wednesday, May 15, 7:00 pm, Westland, by Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association (SEMBA). Join our naturalist for a guided walk in the Holliday Nature Preserve to identify common butterfly host plants and unusual species. At Nankin Mills Nature Center, 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, MI 48186. Parking on Hines Dr. or Ann Arbor Trail. $3.00 for non-members. Questions 734-223-5510 or www.sembabutterfly.com. (Please wear hiking shoes, bring bug spray, and wear appropriate clothing.)

Comments (2)

  • drew51 SE MI Z5b/6a
    10 years ago

    Sounds like fun, wish I had time free in the middle of the week! Zone 4 SE MI? What? SE MI is zone 6a.

  • jomuir
    10 years ago

    wow, that's really close to me. I may come on over to enjoy the walk. Love butterflies, love Hines park, too. Thanks for posting!

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