The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) is excited to announce a new MOU with California Garden Clubs, Inc. (CGCI) The relationship will allow greater communication among members of both organizations to improve gardening practices and the resultant habitat for butterflies and other wildlife. Member Garden Clubs in the state are now eligible for a discounted institutional membership and garden certification with NABA, access to NABA publications and NABAchat - the list serve where butterfly enthusiasts may engage with an international network of gardeners, researchers and other professionals in the field.
In coming months there will be an increase in mutually beneficial activities such as coordinating events, implementing conservation projects and promoting the partnership to potential collaborators. The websites of the respective entities will develop a landing page highlighting the relationship and sharing resources to the wider public. Presentations will be made at CGCI conferences and articles from the partners will be run in their respective magazines and newsletters.
NABA recognizes the significant accomplishments CGCI has achieved in enhancing pollinator habitat, educating students of all ages and enhancing civic and environmental responsibility. The organization has had success in establishing a 4-acre garden on an university campus, propagating rare plants, providing educational scholarships and working to restore butterfly habitat with specific attention paid to the Mission Blue. For more information about the MOU and how to get involved, contact Laura Bianco with NABA (bianco@naba.org) or Julie West with CGCI (julieawest@aol.com).
The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) is a 501 c(3) non-profit entity headquartered in Morristown, NJ. The organization's largest project is the National Butterfly Center in Mission, TX. Through an active Chapter system and engaged membership, NABA works locally to promote on-the-ground conservation work and institutes policy initiatives to further its mission. For more information visit http://www.naba.org. Connect with us on social media @NABAButterfly.
