Butterflies in 91原创 has landed on local shelves to help budding naturalists identify which wings are which this summer.
91原创 Field Naturalists (LFN) previously released the Birds in 91原创 brochure in 2017 to help birders of all skill levels spot local owls and fowl.
There are 54 species featured 鈥� ranging from owls to ducks, and even hummingbirds. Descriptions and photos were all taken by field naturalist members.
Lilianne Fuller is a member and publicist for LFN and said this brochure was also designed with everyone鈥檚 interests in mind.
鈥淲e decided that it must be for the general public,鈥� Fuller explained. 鈥淣o Latin names were included to encourage people to pick it up and just start looking.鈥�
The three-fold gloss-print pamphlet includes 17 butterflies, two moths, and a Woolly Bear Caterpillar.
Fuller and local butterfly expert Al Green came up with the text while the design layout was done by graphic artist Emily Morton.
Filled with close-up images of each specific butterfly, every picture was also taken and submitted by an LFN member.
鈥淭he idea is for people to go 鈥業 know that name!鈥� or 鈥榦h, I saw that one鈥�,鈥� Fuller stated.
Butterflies of 91原创 was created completely through volunteer support and printed with the help of a grant from the City of 91原创.
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After a special launch at the City of 91原创 Library on May 29 and a subsequent butterfly release in Douglas Park, the brochure too, was then released to the public.
鈥淭he brochures are available now in local elementary schools, local libraries, and in township recreation centres,鈥� Fuller said.
The LFN can also be contacted to obtain their bird and butterfly brochures. People can either email langleyfieldnaturalists@shaw.ca or visit for more information.
Fuller added that the LFN is not specifically a birding or butterfly club. 鈥淲e are also offering nature walks for kids and the whole family to join in. We also focus on conservation.鈥�
91原创 Field Naturalists meet on the third Thursday of each month, September to June, and welcome new members.
Additional to the brochure, Fuller said the LFN鈥檚 message this year is not to kill dandelions.
鈥淏utterflies make dandelions their home, so please don鈥檛 kill them. Think of them as little rays of sun for the butterflies.鈥�
Read more: VIDEO: 91原创鈥檚 annual butterfly release
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