Welcome to SEMBA
It is our mission to share our knowledge to educate people about lepidoptera and their habitats, to instill and foster a passion for nature in others, and to establish and preserve the environment for butterflies, skippers and moths.

 

SEMBA Grants 2013

SEMBA is accepting Grant Applications for 2013. Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered. Applications are due by March 20, 2013.

•  Garden or project must be at a school or community site.
•  Grant must be used in 2013.
•  Grant must be used to install or expand a butterfly garden.
•  Plants must be host or nectar plants for butterflies and should be native species.

If requesting garden elements (rocks/sand, containers, etc.) a line item budget and reason for the requested item must be provided with application.

Butterfly Count

In 2012, SEMBA Members have Raised and Released:
1085
Butterflies to date back into the wild.

In 2011, SEMBA Members Raised and released:
1866
Butterflies back into the wild.

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

Email Count To:
webmaster@sembabutterfly.com


Just a reminder if you're looking for a United Way agency to make a 2013 contribution towards, consider SEMBA (Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association). We are a non-profit agency. Contributions would be appreciated.
Next Meeting:
"Plant Identification Hike" with Carol Clements
7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 15th at Nankin Mills
33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, MI

Carol will lead a guided hike in Holliday Nature Preserve. (Please wear hiking shoes, bring bug spray, and wear appropriate clothing.)