Christopher David Benda

Christopher David Benda is a botanist living in southern Illinois. He coordinates the Plants of Concern Southern Illinois Program for the Chicago Botanic Garden, conducts rare plant surveys for the Shawnee National Forest, and teaches The Flora of Southern Illinois at Southern Illinois University. An accomplished photographer under the moniker Illinois Botanizer, Chris shares his extensive collection of plant photos on his website, illinoisbotanizer.com. He can be reached by email at botanizer@gmail.com.

Website: https://illinoisbotanizer.com

Contact


Makanda, IL 62958
botanizer@gmail.com
2174174145

Presentation Information

Title

Butterfly Host Plants

Subject(s)

Description

Learn how to attract butterflies to your home garden by providing food sources and breeding grounds for our native butterflies and other pollinators. Chris will inspire you to incorporate beautiful, native plant species in the home landscape and will discuss which host plants are specific to certain butterflies and other insects.

Length

50 min

City or Area of Travel

Fees

$200 plus mileage (and lodging if needed) if in person on a date of your choice.

A/V Needs

Projector and screen

Presentation Materials

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