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Wings of Change is spreading the word about the importance of butterflies and pollinators worldwide. We educate the community about how butterflies affect everything, including fire safety, drought tolerance, and our health.

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Black Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio polyxenes)

Black Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio polyxenes)

Butterfly of the Month, News /

Learn One of our favorite fluttering friends, the Black Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio polyxenes) , can be found in North and Central America in open areas such as fields, suburban neighborhoods, marshlands, and even arid deserts. Known affectionately as the Parsnip Butterfly, Orange Dog, Black Anise Butterfly, and Eastern Swallowtail. source Black Swallowtail Butterflies, the dazzlers […]

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Monarch Migration

Insects, Monarchs /

The Monarch Butterfly Migration The monarch butterfly migration happens yearly as the weather cools off. Monarch butterflies overwinter on the Pacific Coast every winter, from Pismo Beach to Baja California as well as the southern part of Mexico. The monarch butterfly migration travels from as far away as Canada, journeying thousands of miles to reach

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Red Admiral Butterfly

Red Admiral Butterfly and Stinging Nettles

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Red Admiral / Stinging Nettles September 2024 Learn Our beloved Red Admiral Butterfly is a true globe-trotter! Our butterfly of the month makes appearances in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. These little adventurers love to feast on plants from the nettle family. The nettle family is vast, spreading its roots far

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Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)

News, VIP /

Butterfly of the Month May 2024 Written by Madeline Simon and Stephanie Holbrook Let’s talk about Painted Lady butterflies, nature’s nomads. Unlike most migratory species, these butterflies don’t have a ‘season’ for their travels. Some scientists speculate that heavy weather events like El Niño could be directing their movements, as it might affect the availability

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Variable Checkerspot Butterfly

Variable Checkerspot Butterfly Butterfly of the Month March 2023

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Variable Checkerspot a Gem of Your Garden​ Written by Seth Mueller and Stephanie Holbrook The Variable Checkerspot (Euphydryas chalcedona) measures about 1.5″ – 2″ and is commonly found in California, Arizona, and along the periphery of New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Washington or even Southernmost Canada, and Alaska. These beautiful creatures rely on leaf litter during

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Funereal Duskywing Butterfly (Erynnis funeralis) Butterfly of the Month January 2024

Funereal Duskywing Butterfly (Erynnis funeralis) Butterfly of the Month January 2024

Butterfly of the Month, Eco-Friendly, Gardening /

These butterflies inhabit a variety of habitats, including deserts, warm or arid lowlands, and roadsides. The Funereal Duskywing butterfly (Erynnis funeralis) is commonly found in Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. However, they can also be found as far north as northern Illinois, northeast Nebraska, Alabama, and central Colorado on occasion. Additionally, sightings have

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Seed of the Month – Deerweed (Acmispon glaber)

Plant of the Month, Plants /

Seeds of Change Deerweed (Acmispon glaber) Wings of Change seed of the month January 2023 Deerweed (Acmispon glaber) Purchase Seeds Learn Deerweed (Acmispon glaber) is our seed of the MoMonth for January 2023. This southwestern native Wings of Change is educating our community on the important roles butterflies and moths play in our ecosystem. The

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The Butterfly Nebula from Hubble

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The Butterfly Nebula from HubbleImage Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble; Processing: William Ostling Explanation: Stars can make beautiful patterns as they age. sometimes similar to flowers or insects. NGC 6302, the butterfly nebula is a notable example. Read the whole story on NASA’s website. It’s a sign from the heavens, the butterflies need our help. 😉❤️🦋 Join Wings of Change

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🦋 Wings of Change Second Anniversary at Mariscos El Pacifico

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Join  Wings of Change to celebrate our second anniversary at Marsicos El Pacifico in Fallbrook Friday, 11.11.22  9:30 AM until 9:00 PM. The event is a fundraiser to help support our nonprofit the Wings of Change,  20% donation from your entire purchase will be generously donated by Mariscos El Pacifico.Thank you so much to Zozo for hosting us.

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