Southeastern Swamp Stewards

05/15/2026

Find out more about attracting monarchs to your yard at the 5th annual Monarch Meet Up.

Did you know is home to 175+ species of butterflies? 🦋

If you aren't seeing them in your garden, you might be missing a few key ingredients. This 2026 butterfly guide from NC State Extension breaks down the science of attracting these vibrant pollinators to your home ➡️ go.ncsu.edu/butterflies

(OR content.ces.ncsu.edu/butterflies-in-your-backyard)

📸 credits: A Monarch caterpillar (top) feeds on the foliage of its host plant, milkweed, before changing into an adult (bottom). Top photo by Thomas G. Barnes, University of Kentucky. Bottom photo by Chris Moorman.

03/13/2026

🌿 The Monarch Meet Up at Penn’s Grill is all about helping pollinators thrive right here in Whiteville. When we plant host plants and native flowers, we create places where butterflies can feed, lay eggs, and continue their incredible journey.

Join us for an afternoon focused on pollinators, native plants, and community.

📅 May 23, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Penn’s Grill – 128 E Commerce St, Downtown Whiteville

What you’ll find:
🌱 Free milkweed plants to help start your own Monarch habitat
🌿 Shelton’s Herb Farm with native plants for sale
🎨 Ever Art Co activities for all ages
🦋 Tips on creating butterfly-friendly gardens at home

Every milkweed plant, every garden, and every small effort helps protect these amazing butterflies.

Helping Monarchs really does start one plant at a time. 🧡

Tag a friend who loves butterflies, gardening, or nature and come spend the afternoon with us in downtown Whiteville!





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03/05/2026

Yay Whiteville! Those map pins you see are registered North Carolina Wildlife Federation Butterfly Highways! The pins represent people and businesses that have committed to protecting pollinators by planting native plants that are not only beautiful but support our diverse ecosystem.

To find out more about the Butterfly Highway Program check out this link: https://ncwf.org/habitat/butterfly-highway/

03/04/2026

We hope to see you at Riegelwood Baptist Church this Saturday, March 7 for the free tree giveaway. We'll be there representing North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the .

Let's plant native trees in Columbus County!

Thank you to Alliance for Cape Fear Trees for organizing this event.