Eagle Scout Dedicates SBG Satellite Garden
Eagle Scout Candidate and local community steward, Casen Zitzelberger, son of Gregory and Jacqueline Zitzelberger, dedicated the new Snetsinger Satellite Monarch Butterfly Garden on Saturday, September 21st during a program held at Parker Dam State Park. His project was collaboration between the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden, Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County, Parker Dam State Park and the Presbyterian Boy Scout Troop #2.
Casen Zitzelberger approached Parker Dam State Park with a mission to complete his Eagle Scout service project. He adopted the garden this spring because of his interest in nature and improving outcomes for the monarch butterfly in this region. Penn State Extension Master Gardeners provided guidance in designing and choosing native Pennsylvania plants to attract butterflies, especially monarchs.
In addition to the milkweed host plants and nectar sources, Casen created a puddling area for butterflies. He also developed a PA Native Host and Nectar Plant Directory as well as a Butterfly and Moth ID guide. Fastened to a post on the garden’s edge, these very useful publications allow park visitors to learn about the resources that help sustain monarch butterflies as they migrate through North America.
An important lesson learned about helping the plight of the monarch butterfly is that anyone can help. The answer is simple. If you plant it, they will come.
Congratulations Casen!
Casen Zitzelberger approached Parker Dam State Park with a mission to complete his Eagle Scout service project. He adopted the garden this spring because of his interest in nature and improving outcomes for the monarch butterfly in this region. Penn State Extension Master Gardeners provided guidance in designing and choosing native Pennsylvania plants to attract butterflies, especially monarchs.
In addition to the milkweed host plants and nectar sources, Casen created a puddling area for butterflies. He also developed a PA Native Host and Nectar Plant Directory as well as a Butterfly and Moth ID guide. Fastened to a post on the garden’s edge, these very useful publications allow park visitors to learn about the resources that help sustain monarch butterflies as they migrate through North America.
An important lesson learned about helping the plight of the monarch butterfly is that anyone can help. The answer is simple. If you plant it, they will come.
Congratulations Casen!