Butterflies of the Shawnee National Forest

By jan schultz on Apr 4, 2010

Shawnee NF Butterfly List - Second of 15 for the Eastern Region

Recently the Eastern Region of the Forest Service partnered with the North American Butterfly Association (NABA) to develop butterfly lists for our national forests. It is now time to release one for the Shawnee National Forest (Illinois). It is our intention that this information generates the impetus for Forest and community butterfly inventories, butterfly workshops, native plant and pollinator gardens, the implementation of pollinator Best Management Practices (BMPs), citizen science opportunities and much more.

Everyone is encouraged to look for ways to help preserve these wonderful creatures. Potential pollinator activities and partners include (but are not limited to): North American Pollinator Protection Campaign, Monarch Live, Pollinator Live, Monarch Watch, Monarchs in the Classroom, Watchable Wildlife, and more. Come join us!