Drop by the MVCC Green Booth on Sunday November 28th to learn from the LA County Master Gardeners why we need to attract Monarch butterflies to our garden!
Monarch butterflies reside in our community and migrate through it. In order for them to establish a habitat, a true home, they need milkweed. It's the only plant upon which the females will lay eggs and the only plant the hatched caterpillars eat. Come to the booth and learn about how you can set up a simple habitat, and take home some seeds and seedlings.
We will have educational posters and photos and experts to help you learn and appreciate these lovely creatures, symbols of hope and rebirth around in many cultures and why they are at risk.
Since 1978, UC Cooperative Extension's Common Ground Program has made gardening possible for many Los Angeles County residents, particularly low-income and traditionally underrepresented families. The program goals are to improve nutrition; increase access to fresh, low-cost produce; offer gardening education; build bridges between neighbors and communities; help create employment opportunities; and encourage a cleaner, greener Los Angeles.
Families learn how to garden, grow their own food and prepare it in a healthful manner. In addition, the program trains community volunteers and Master Gardeners, who in turn, volunteer their time to community and school gardens.
This is a wonderful program - you may even want to explore signing up for the Master Gardener volunteer training program!
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