Our Butterfly Lecture on
January 20 was a huge success. Approximately 120 people visited TRBG and
learned about butterflies. Master Gardener, Jean Foley, along with
Janelle and Sarah Rocheleau prepared an outstanding display of
butterflies from egg to adult with many specimen, gorgeous pictures, and
a wealth of knowledge.
Excerpt from newspaper and Your Hub article:
AT TROPICAL RANCH BOTANICAL GARDENS, A
LOVE OF BUTTERFLIES BRINGS TOGETHER A NOTED GARDEN DESIGNER AND A
STUDENT SHE INSPIRED MANY YEARS AGO.
While a second grade
student at Bessey Creek Elementary School, Sarah Rocheleau met a woman
who was to ignite a passion for butterflies that has evolved into her
creating a certified butterfly garden surrounding her home as well as
creating knowledgeable exhibits of the types of butterflies found in
Martin County. Sarah’s mother, Janelle, fostered this interest and
assisted Sarah in attaining these goals. Within their own “butterfly
paradise,” these women have taken hundreds of photographs of butterflies
throughout their transformation from caterpillar to maturity.
Last Saturday, Sarah had an opportunity to reunite with Jean Foley – the
woman who had volunteered in the Garden Club of Stuart’s “Junior
Butterfly Program” at Bessey Creek School those many years ago. Foley
was the featured speaker at Tropical Ranch Botanical Gardens seminar,
“Butterflies and Gardens Go Together” and Sarah and Janelle shared the
spotlight with their many exhibits and photographs. Foley was truly
amazed at what Sarah had created and the wealth of information she
possessed.
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