Backyard Assn. to meet Aug. 9

A visit to the winter sanctuary of the Monarch butterfly in Mexico’s Transvolcanic Mountain Range in 2003 changed Susan Meyers’ life, biting her with the “Monarch bug.”

Since her life-changing trip, Susan has volunteered with Monarchs Across Georgia, searching out every opportunity to learn more about this fascinating insect and sharing that information with as many people as she can reach.

Susan will speak on “Gardening for Georgia Butterflies, Monarchs and More” at the Coweta County Extension Office Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m.

Holding a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and a master’s degree in environmental science, she worked in the field of environmental education for more than twenty years. Recently retired, Susan is now able to devote more time to her passion, “planting the seeds” of awareness, understanding and commitment to Monarch education, conservation and research.

Susan will share with participants of the Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers’ Backyard Association how she has developed her own pollinator garden in Lilburn. Her garden has six different species of Georgia native milkweeds and a variety of nectar and host plants for butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.

Admission to the 7 p.m. lecture at the Coweta County Extension Office, 255 Pine Road, is free. Pre-registration is not required. Those that do pre-register will be eligible to win door prizes, which include plants and other gardening goodies. You may pre-register by calling the Extension Office at 770-254-2620.