Caterpillar Ranching with Carrie Fawcett

Caterpillar ranching is a slight spin to build on the benefits of planting native plants. Many caterpillars have highly specialized diets and only eat a specific type of plants (e.g., monarchs and milkweed). By increasing the diversity of caterpillar host plants, you automatically are increasing the number of and diversity of butterflies and moths that can live in your yard. This is also the foundation of a food chain that benefits birds since caterpillars are the primary food source for baby birds. This event will highlight the food chain and provide examples of host plants that will attract specific butterflies and moths.