Native Plants & Butterflies of Amador County

Are you drawn to butterflies? While many gardeners plant flowers to lure

adult butterflies, host plants for their caterpillar stage are often overlooked.

Native butterflies and moths rely heavily on native plant species for their

survival.

In this class, you will gain valuable insights into butterfly, moth, and native

bee life cycles and discover which host plants—including many native

species—you can plant to help them thrive.

We’ll provide best practices for your California native plants to thrive in the

Sierra foothills.