Native Caterpillars – recognize the “good guys” before they're butterflies

740 Market Avenue,Richmond CA 94801

25 March, 2023

Description

Do you know how to spot your favorite butterflies in their often colorful caterpillar clothes? Pollinator enthusiast Earl Nickel will shine a light on some of our more intriguing California native caterpillars. He’ll explain why these leaf munching guys are important to our local ecology and reveal some of the fascinating defense mechanisms they employ to keep predators at bay in your garden and how you can help ensure their success. Earl is an Oakland-based horticulturist, photographer, and writer. He writes regularly for the San Francisco Chronicle, has written feature articles for Pacific Horticulture magazine, contributes to the Annie's Annuals blog, and writes his weekly gardening blog; all while maintaining an amazing ‘one-of-everything' garden. WHEN: Saturday March 25th 10am - 11am WHERE: Annie's Annuals Retail Nursery – 740 Market Ave., Richmond CA ADMISSION: FREE!!!