Backyard Butterflies and Conservation

Date: Wednesday, October 8
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 (presentation begins at 6:30)
Place: Divine Distillers (915 N. Main Street, Independence)

​*Registration will open in Summer 2025

Join the LWC for an inspiring talk with Master Gardener and Melittologist Stephanie Hazen as she shares some of the best ways to attract and support native butterflies and moths in your backyard! In her presentation, Stephanie will talk about host plants for a variety of butterflies and moths she has photographed in her yard. She will go over basic requirements for butterflies to live and flourish, and go into detail about what the average gardener can do to support Monarch butterflies throughout their life cycle.

​Attendees will also receive free seeds for three kinds of milkweed as well as dozens of other native plant seeds to help create pollinator-friendly habitats.

Join us for this FREE presentation, which will be followed by an interactive Q&A session! 

Save the date! Registration will open in August 2025.

Thank you to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund for supporting this Sips 'n' Science production! 

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About the Speaker:

Stephanie Hazen, a retired veterinarian and passionate conservationist, has a deep-rooted love for wildlife and pollinators. After a career serving small and exotic animals, she retired in 2012 and moved to the countryside with her husband, Ray Temple, east of Salem. Her fascination with monarch butterflies began in 2017 when they first visited her yard. Her photos and videos documenting this experience were featured in the Statesman Journal (link). Inspired by this encounter, Stephanie began advocating for monarch conservation through presentations and distributing milkweed seeds. A Master Gardener and Master Mellitologist since 2018, she now collaborates with local growers to provide native plant seeds at community events, promoting habitat restoration for pollinators.