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Attracting Butterflies and Hummingbirds to Your Garden at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary

While there is only one type of hummingbird found east of the Mississippi (the Ruby-Throated), there are many varieties of butterflies native to New England. You will learn how to identify the adult butterflies and their larvae (caterpillars), and what to plant in your garden to naturally encourage both hummingbirds and butterflies to make your garden their home.

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