The Backyard Series: Butterfly Gardens

Learn how to attract butterflies into your backyard with considerate plant selection The Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden is thrilled to host The Backyard Series in 2026 - 2027! Come and learn how to develop a beautiful native garden and enhance habitat at your place. Local presenters will share their knowledge, offer practical advice and hands-on learning to inspire you to create a thriving and healthy backyard. Butterfly Gardens Presented by Jessica Raintree, Mooloolah River Landcare Want to create a garden abundant with butterflies? Apart from being beautiful backyard visitors, butterflies are important pollinators and many have one-on-one ecological relationships with specific plants. In this workshop with Jessica Raintree (Project Coordinator at Mooloolah River Landcare) you'll discover which plants attract different species, what to expect from the seasonal cycles and how to identify caterpillars. Registrants will also get to explore the new Butterfly Garden and see the diverse plantings in situ, to apply their new knowledge. Registration is limited, so book now to secure your spot. Image above: Rod Edmonds, Richmond birdwing butterfly Ornithoptera richmondia (female)