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Dummerston Conservation Commission Awarded Tiny Grant

Dummerston Conservation Commission Posted on June 3, 2021 by Dan French-KrayJune 3, 2021

The DCC was awarded a highly competitive 2021 Tiny Grant of $500 from the Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions (AVCC). As one of seven recipients in the state, the DCC will expand the second year of its project – Inviting … Continue reading →

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Inviting Monarch Butterflies to Dummerston 2021

Dummerston Conservation Commission Posted on May 17, 2021 by Dan French-KrayMay 17, 2021

In June 2020, the Dummerston Conservation Commission rolled out its summer project, “Inviting Monarch Butterflies to Dummerston”. The focus of this project was to educate and engage residents in the crucial work of increasing the diversity of habitat to attract … Continue reading →

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Launching the 2021 Swamp Milkweed Project!

Dummerston Conservation Commission Posted on May 11, 2021 by Dan French-KrayMay 11, 2021

Happy May Flowers, Monarch friends!I am busily planning our upcoming season of Monarch adventures, and am keeping my fingers crossed for a healthy population of returning butterflies. Helen O’Donnell, our brilliant Bunker Farm grower, and I are looking at a … Continue reading →

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Another interesting and sad Monarch article

Dummerston Conservation Commission Posted on May 11, 2021 by Dan French-KrayMay 11, 2021

Dear Monarch colleagues,My friend sent me an article about monarch migration in this month’s Smithsonian Magazine. You might want to take a look.Take care,Judyhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/epic-monarch-butterfly-migration-faces-threats-180977449/ Continue reading →

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Inviting Monarch Butterflies to Dummerston

Dummerston Conservation Commission Posted on May 11, 2021 by Dan French-KrayMay 11, 2021

Project Summary June-October 2020 In spring 2020, the Dummerston Conservation Commission rolled out its summer project, “Inviting Monarch Butterflies to Dummerston”, through website postings, e-newsletter mailings, and media distribution. The focus of this project was to educate and engage residents … Continue reading →

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September Community Updates

Dummerston Conservation Commission Posted on May 11, 2021 by Dan French-KrayMay 11, 2021

Still about 6 large larvae munching on regular milkweed this week.Haven’t seen a chrysalis all summer, but have some very fresh looking adults feeding on sunny days — estimating about 15-20.Much fewer than last summer, but my log says they … Continue reading →

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caterpillar forming a chrysalis

Dummerston Conservation Commission Posted on May 11, 2021 by Dan French-KrayMay 11, 2021

Dear Monarch friends and Neighbors,I was able to capture more Monarch magic two weeks ago. I watched a caterpillar form a chrysalis.  The caterpillar had “assumed” the J position about 24 hours before, and I knew the transformation was imminent. I … Continue reading →

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August Community Updates

Dummerston Conservation Commission Posted on May 11, 2021 by Dan French-KrayMay 11, 2021

Great – I think you are Monarch Central.  My four stage 5 caterpillars have been gone for several days.  I keep looking everywhere and cant find that they have formed their cristalist (sp) I am just hoping that they are … Continue reading →

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More Caterpillars! Keep looking!

Dummerston Conservation Commission Posted on May 11, 2021 by Dan French-KrayMay 11, 2021

Hello again!Just when I thought the action was winding down here at Monarch Central, I discovered at least 9 big (stage 4-5) caterpillars, most of them on a very sturdy plant that had not had much nibbling. Obviously they’ve been … Continue reading →

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Monarch Emerges!

Dummerston Conservation Commission Posted on May 11, 2021 by Dan French-KrayMay 11, 2021

Dear Monarch friends,I remember the lyrics to one of the songs we sang in chorus a few years back – “This is the moment we’ve been waiting for…”Yesterday, as it veered toward evening, I noticed that the chrysalis on the … Continue reading →

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