FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BREVARD COUNTY, FL —Free Family-Friendly Education Event on June 14 from 9 am - 12 pm, in the Brevard Discovery Garden (BDG) located at 3695 Lake Dr. in Cocoa.

Come join the fun and experience the magic of butterflies at the Butterfly Celebration hosted by the Brevard County Master Gardeners!

The celebration will kick off with a presentation at 9:30 AM by Sally Scalera, Urban Horticulture Agent with UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension. She’ll share expert insights on butterflies, their life cycles, and the host and nectar plants they depend on.

Visitors will also enjoy:
• A butterfly information table filled with helpful resources
• Fun, hands-on activities for both children and adults
• A chance to ask questions and chat with our knowledgeable Brevard County Master Gardeners
• Tour of the Gardens
• And a chance to win a potted butterfly host plant in a photo contest!

Before you go home, stop by the BDG nursery, which will be open from 10:30 to noon. You'll find several varieties of Florida-friendly and Native pollinator plants available for your home garden.

While admission to the Butterfly Celebration is free, we kindly ask guests to register on Eventbrite here: https://loom.ly/G6auHhc to help us plan accordingly. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated and will support the continued growth and maintenance of the Brevard Discovery Garden.

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For any inquiries regarding this event, please do not hesitate to contact the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office at (321) 633-1702 or email Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu