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BOTANICAL GARDENS USA

editor — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:15:00 +0000

Almost all major urban areas in the U.S. have a botanical garden or arboretum. They attract a wide mix of patrons, from those seeking a natural escape to selfappointed horticulturists wanting to learn more about the world of plants. What differentiates a botanical garden or arboretum from a regular park or garden is the placards that tag each species in the collection. Combined, botanical gardens in the United States attract 35 million visitors annually, according to the American Public Gardens Association (APGA, www.publicgardens.org). The U.S. Travel Association (USTA, www.ustravel.org) reports almost 40 million Americans, or one-fifth of U.S. residents, went

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USA Butterflying Destinations

editor — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 09:36:00 +0000

The Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) is considered the prime region in the U.S. for butterflying. About 40% of the 700+ butterflies that can be found in the U.S. can be seen in the subtropical climate of this three-county area at the southernmost tip of Texas. The National Butterfly Center (www.nationalbutterflycenter.org), a project of the NABA, is located in the LrGv, in Mission, Texas. More than 200 species have been seen at this 100-acre wildlife center, including a number of rarities. Butterfly World at Tradewinds Park (Coconut Creek, FL; www.butterflyworld.com) is the largest butterfly pavilion in the United States. Several

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