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Chalcedon Checkerspot

Chalcedon Checkerspot - near Liberty, Kittitas County

WBA meets the first Wednesday of each month. The meetings are held at the Center for Urban Horticulture at 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle. See the map at the bottom of this page.

Meetings begin at 7:00 pm and end at 9:00. The first fifteen minutes are used for social reception and viewing of displays.

June 6

"Butterflies of China" with Dr. Robert Pyle

Description: During much of May, 2010, Bob and Thea Pyle had the remarkable opportunity to take part in a natural history trip to China, including in-depth visits to several nature reserves. Along with Janet Chu, Paul Opler, and Evi Buckner, they paid particular attention to the butterflies. This Power-point presentation will introduce many of the nearly 100 species they encountered, compare them to our own fauna, and place them in context with the culture, terrain, plants, and other animals, including giant panda and giant red flying squirrel. Thea's photographs of some remarkable wildflowers complement those of the butterflies and landscape.

Directions to Center for Urban Horticulture:

•	From I-5, take the NE 45th Street exit, and head east on 45th Street. Pass through the University District, and down the hill past University Village Shopping Center. Turn right at Mary Gates Memorial Drive, which becomes NE 41st Street. The Center for Urban Horticulture is on the right.
•	From SR 520/Lake Washington Floating Bridge: Exit at Lake Washington Blvd, and go right, following Montlake Blvd past Husky Stadium. Go right at NE 45th Street, past University Village Shopping Center. Turn right at Mary Gates Memorial Drive, which becomes NE 41st Street. The Center for Urban Horticulture is on the right.