| 10 tips for planning your Butterfly Big Year |
| If you’ve ever dreamed of finding more butterfly species — or even setting a personal butterfly life list — this free webinar is for you. Join conservation biologist and lepidopterist Kirstyn Eckhardt to learn practical strategies that will help you make the most of butterfly season. You’ll learn how to: – Research host plants, habitats and flight periods – Use eButterfly and iNaturalist to find species – Understand how weather influences butterfly activity – Plan outings to maximize your chances of success Whether you’re hoping to spot one new species or dozens, you’ll leave with practical “butterflying” skills you can use all season long. Kirstyn Eckhardt (M.Sc.) is a conservation biologist and lepidopterist based in Winnipeg. Over the past five summers, she has explored southern Manitoba’s butterfly diversity while contributing observations to community science databases and peer-reviewed research. Her Manitoba butterfly life list currently stands at 107 species and counting. Whether you’re new to butterfly watching or looking to take your skills to the next level, this webinar will help you make every outing count. |
David Suzuki Foundation How to Plan your Butterfly “Big Year” Webinar
Category: Community Eco Events
Event Date/Time
Starts on July 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Ends on July 26, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Events are listed in the following time zone: America/Toronto (GMT -04:00)
Type: virtual
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