SEMBA Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association

Butterfly Count

In 2010, SEMBA Members have Raised and Released:

0

Butterflies to date back into the wild.

In 2009, SEMBA Members Raised and Released:

805

Butterflies back into the wild.

If you have Raised and Released Butterflies, We would like to know. Submit your count today!
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Recent Sightings

SEMBA Members have had the following recent butterfly sightings:

There are no current recent sightings. Check back soon to se if anyone has had a sighting.

Have you seen Butterflies in your yard, we would like to know about it. Submit your Sighting now!

Report Sighting

Calendar of Upcoming Events

February 17th, 2010
Meeting, 7:00 pm. @ Nankin Mills
"Garden Design" with Carolyn Sohoza, SEMBA Vice-President.

March 17th, 2010
Meeting, 7:00 pm. @ Nankin Mills
"Increasing Biodiversity of Lepidoptra by using Native Plants and Grasses" with Chad Hughson, Hidden Savanna Nursery.

March 20th, 2010
Field Trip, 11 am.
Dow Gardens in Midland, Michigan

Did You Know?

Butterflies and insects have their skeletons on the outside of their bodies, called the exoskeleton. This protects the insect and keeps water inside their bodies so they don’t dry out.

Yearly Membership Dues Are Due

    It's the first of the year, time for new resolutions and time to renew your SEMBA Membership dues.
    Membership in SEMBA is inexpensive and affordable for a one year membership which includes access to the SEMBA website (which you are currently viewing), all meeting handouts, guest speakers and lecturers, special events and activities, and several editions of Nectar News, SEMBA's official newsletters, when published throughout the year.
    Membership dues are $15 per person. If more than one family member wants to join, the second family member gets their membership for only $7.50. This family member discount can be used for up to four family members.
    Membership dues can be paid in person at the next meeting at Nankin Mills. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can also mail your dues to:
SEMBA
1263 Springer Street
Westland MI. 48186
Make checks payable to SEMBA.

SEMBA Wishlist

This is a list of some items that SEMBA could use at the meetings and for use at the Nankin Mills Garden:
* Coffee / Tea / Hot Chocolate
* Hot or Cold Cups
* Napkins / Paper Towels
* Plant Stakes
* Plant Ties
* Peony Cages
* Plant Tags
* Mason Jar Lids

Wanted: Pictures
    We are currently working on re-doing the Photos section on the website. We are looking for pictures in the following categories:
* Member Gardens
* Events and Activities
* Nankin Mills Garden
    You can submit up to 20 pictures of your garden along with a description of your yard. Pictures from Events and Activities should include the date and location of the pictures. Pictures of the Nankin Mills Garden should include the date which they were taken.
    Submit your pictures thru the Feedback button on the bottom of this page.