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Butterfly Species
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Educational Programs
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Conservation Events
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New butterfly species observed in the Verde Valley in 2025
About Butterfly Enthusiasts of Northern Arizona
We’re passionate about butterflies and the habitats they need to thrive. Through our work, we aim to:
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Raise awareness about the importance of butterflies and the conservation of their habitats
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Create butterfly gardens with native nectar and host plants in partnership with local organizations
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Participate in research to monitor native butterfly species and their populations




Butterfly Resources

Upcoming Events

BENA Chapter Meeting via Zoom: Butterflies and how to track them via eButterfly.orgSat, Feb 07Registration link to be provided soon
BENA Chapter Meeting: Native Arizona Plants for PollinatorsSat, Apr 04Camp Verde Community Library - 2nd Floor
BENA Chapter Meeting: Butterfly Biology and EcologySat, Jun 06Cottonwood Public Library
BENA Chapter Meeting: Topic TBASat, Aug 01Flagstaff
BENA Chapter Meeting: Share your Butterfly Photos and StoriesSat, Oct 03Sedona
Latest Updates
Our quarterly newsletter: Wingbeats
Offering fascinating, local butterfly facts and conservation news. To receive future copies of Wingbeats, please become a member today. View a complimentary copy of our spring 2025 newsletter.
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