A plant on which butterflies lay eggs and caterpillars feed. Examples include Milkweed and dill.

A flowering plant that provides nectar for adult butterflies.

A pollination technique where bees vibrate flowers to release pollen. Many native bees perform this behavior, while honey bees generally cannot.

The upper layer of vegetation formed by the crowns of trees and large shrubs.

The process by which plants and soils capture and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

A large bee that nests by tunneling into wood. Native carpenter bees are important pollinators of many flowering plants.

The larval stage of a butterfly, primarily focused on feeding and growth.

A cedar glade is a rare, open natural habitat characterized by shallow soils over exposed limestone or dolomite bedrock, with scattered cedar trees and specialized native plants adapted to hot, dry, and rocky conditions. Despite the name, cedar glades are often more notable for their open grassy and wildflower-filled areas than for dense cedar cover.

The protective pupal case in which a caterpillar transforms into an adult butterfly.

The total number of eggs laid in a single nesting attempt.

A protective silk covering spun by many moth caterpillars around the pupa.

A four-stage life cycle consisting of egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult.

Landscaping designed to protect natural resources, reduce maintenance, and support local ecosystems.

Conventional landscaping is a traditional style of yard and property management that focuses primarily on appearance, uniformity, and neatness, often using non-native plants, large lawns, and chemical inputs to maintain a manicured look.

Behavior used to attract a mate, including songs, displays, dances, and gift-giving.