Butterfly gardening is a beautiful and rewarding endeavor, but success depends on meeting the needs of butterflies throughout their entire life cycle.

In this class, we’ll explore how to create a thriving butterfly habitat by focusing on host plants that support the egg and caterpillar stages of various species. Through hands-on demonstrations, we’ll examine key plants, and when available, observe live caterpillars up close. Participants will also learn how to design and maintain a butterfly-friendly garden that attracts and sustains multiple species. Whether you're new to butterfly gardening or looking to refine your approach, this class will provide the knowledge to attract multiple species of butterflies.

Instructor bio: Melissa Corichi founded her company, Let it Rot in 2015, while attending the Harriet Wilkes Honors College. Melissa is a certified Safe Compost Operator and trained under one of the leading experts in vermiculture, Rhonda Sherman. In 2018 Melissa received her Permaculture Designer Certification. Featured on WPTV and The Weather Channel Melissa, or The Worm Queen, is considered an expert in her field of vermiculture and waste reduction in application to sustainable farming and gardening.

Find out more about Melissa and Let it Rot on Facebook and Instagram.

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.