Tag: monarch butterflies
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Our marvelous, mysterious, migrating monarchs
By Jay Watson To the casual observer, the flight of monarch butterflies may seem as random as a puff of wind. In backyards and gardens, they flutter from flower to flower until the wind lifts them off again in a new direction. But these beautiful insects, with their stunning orange and black wing patterns, never…
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Manalapan Environmental Commission to host plant sale June 4
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Environmental Commission will hold a Native Plant Sale on June 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Manalapan Recreation Center, 520 Route 522, under the Dreyer Pavilion and at the Eco Patio. Mayor Susan Cohen said, “We are excited to offer this event in June when…
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Plant sale in Manalapan will help save monarch butterflies
MANALAPAN – The Manalapan Environmental Commission will hold a native plant sale on Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Manalapan Recreation Center, 520 Route 522, Manalapan, under the Dreyer pavilion and Eco Patio. Credit cards will be accepted. The sale will feature plants to rebuild habitat for the…
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The timeless tale of monarch butterfly migration
By Michele S. Byers Do you ever read through old newspapers and notice that sometimes the topic and perspective are still pretty current and fresh? So much has changed in the world in recent decades, but our fascination with nature is timeless. Please enjoy the following column written 34 years ago by Dave Moore, the…