{"id":10087,"date":"2023-08-07T16:51:55","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T20:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/?p=10087"},"modified":"2023-08-07T16:51:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T20:51:58","slug":"butterfly-kingdom-on-display-at-alpine-groves-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/creekline-st-johns\/butterfly-kingdom-on-display-at-alpine-groves-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Butterfly kingdom on display at Alpine Groves Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>By Nick Andrews<br>mail@floridanewsline.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the summer sunshine graces Florida, it&#8217;s the perfect time to revel in the state&#8217;s natural beauty. The newly revitalized Ruth Harris Bennett Butterfly Garden at Alpine Groves Park is a haven that fuses education with tranquility in the great outdoors. Fresh from a major renovation, the garden now brims with enhancements including a tranquil bench seating area, an informative butterfly identification kiosk, a paved walkway, and a rich variety of pollinator-attracting flora.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This space serves as a living butterfly sanctuary, hosting nectar-rich flowers for nutrition, specific plants for reproduction, and a designated puddling station for water and minerals. Visitors can marvel at a diverse range of butterfly species like the graceful Monarchs, vibrant Gulf Fritillaries, Spicebush Swallowtails, Eastern Tiger Swallowtails, and Florida\u2019s official state butterfly, the Zebra Longwing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esteemed as a Monarch Waystation on the national registry, the Ruth Harris Bennett Butterfly Garden actively preserves these remarkable creatures&#8217; habitats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also at Alpine Groves Park is the meticulously restored farmhouse, which is open on the second Saturday of each month from 12 p.m. \u2013 2 p.m. Visitors can take a stroll down the pier for a breathtaking view of the St. Johns River. This serene park offers a captivating wildlife spectacle, including diverse bird watching opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The revamped Ruth Harris Bennett Butterfly Garden enhances Alpine Groves Park&#8217;s charm, serving as a peaceful retreat for visitors while playing a vital role in butterfly conservation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos courtesy Nick Andrews<br>Zebra Longwing butterfly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Nick Andrewsmail@floridanewsline.com As the summer sunshine graces Florida, it&#8217;s the perfect time to revel in the state&#8217;s natural beauty. The newly revitalized Ruth Harris Bennett Butterfly Garden at Alpine Groves Park is a haven that fuses education with tranquility in the great outdoors. 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