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Butterfly Species
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Educational Programs
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Conservation Events
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

Garden Presentation: Butterfly Host and Nectar PlantsSat, Mar 14Page Spring Fish Hatchery Visitor Center
Presentation: Butterflies of Northern ArizonaTue, Mar 24Highlands Center for Natural History
Field Trip: Butterflying at Bubbling PondsFri, Mar 27Bubbling Ponds-Meet in Dirt Parking Lot
BENA Chapter Meeting: Native Arizona Plants for PollinatorsSat, Apr 04Cottonwood Public Library
Field Trip: Butterflying in Camp VerdeSun, Apr 12West Clear Creek Canyon
BENA Fundraiser: Pesticide-free Native Plant SaleFri, Apr 17Page Spring Fish Hatchery Visitor Center
Garden Presentation: Gardening for Birds, Bees and ButterfliesFri, Apr 17Page Spring Fish Hatchery Visitor Center
Butterfly Walk: A part of the 2026 Verde Valley Butterfly Checklist ChallengeTue, Apr 28Red Rock State Park
Field Trip: Butterflying in Oak Creek CanyonTue, May 12Register to receive meeting location
Official NABA Butterfly Count: Sedona and Oak Creek CanyonThu, May 21Location based on team assignment
BENA Chapter Meeting: Butterfly Biology and EcologySat, Jun 06Cottonwood Public Library
BENA Chapter Meeting via Zoom: When and where are Monarchs in Arizona?Sat, Aug 01Check back for registration link
BENA Chapter Meeting: Share your Butterfly Photos and Stories!Sat, Oct 03Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre
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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