Create a garden that truly comes alive with color and motion! Join Karen Newbern, Nursery Manager at Door Landscape & Nursery, for an inspiring program on designing a butterfly garden that supports both beauty and biodiversity.

Karen will share practical guidance on selecting the right plants to attract butterflies throughout their entire life cycle—from egg and caterpillar to chrysalis and adult. Learn the difference between host plants and nectar plants, how to plan for continuous blooms from spring through fall, and how thoughtful garden design can provide shelter, sun, and water for these important pollinators.

With her professional background in nursery management and plant selection, Karen will also offer tips tailored to northern Wisconsin gardens, including native plant choices, maintenance strategies, and design ideas that work in a variety of spaces—whether you’re planting a small yard, a school garden, or a larger landscape.

🦋 Drop in — no registration required
🦋 Free and open to the public
🦋 All ages welcome!

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this program will leave you inspired to create butterfly‑friendly spaces that support pollinators and bring beauty right to your doorstep.

 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS

TRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail.

TINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities.

TALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM.

TALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays.

JOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM with Naturalist Joan Wilkie.

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