Senior Friendship Centers bring butterflies to members for Earth Day

The organization celebrated Earth Day with a butterfly showcase April 22.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:10 a.m. April 23, 2021
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Senior Friendship Centers celebrated Earth Day with a butterfly showcase event on April 22. 

The organization had several of its members sitting outside and learning about various butterfly species and their habitats from Susan Morris of Sarasota Butterflies. Morris brought along seven species of butterfly in special containers and let members inspect them before letting them out to fly and rest on various plants and flowers.

Dick Johnson lets a butterfly rest on his hand.
Dick Johnson lets a butterfly rest on his hand.
Susan Morris teaches staff about the different butterfly species.
Susan Morris teaches staff about the different butterfly species.
Gus Demeo learns about butterflies.
Gus Demeo learns about butterflies.
Sid Fleming holds a butterfly carrier.
Sid Fleming holds a butterfly carrier.
Lily Curry and Ron Wilson check out a butterfly carrier.
Lily Curry and Ron Wilson check out a butterfly carrier.
Sid Fleming observes a butterfly.
Sid Fleming observes a butterfly.
Several butterflies rest at the center's garden area.
Several butterflies rest at the center's garden area.
Doris Wozniak handles a butterfly.
Doris Wozniak handles a butterfly.
Several members hold various butterflies.
Several members hold various butterflies.

 

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