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Have you visited this beautiful little sanctuary in Hernando? The Butterfly Habitat/Learning Garden/Arboretum is located adjacent to the Desoto County Extension Office at 3260 Hwy 51. South. Located less than 1-mile south of the DeSoto County Courthouse, this little area is a true gem in the heart of the DeSoto County where both children and adults can come to explore nature at it’s finest. Bring a sack lunch and wander through the garden, stopping to read about the various plants and trees that are established here. Watch as the butterfly finds it’s host plant and lays her eggs, then look closely for the caterpillar that will soon become a butterfly. Don’t forget to bring a camera to capture all the action as the children discover this new world of insects. Or maybe just sit & relax in the shade, listen to the birds sing and admire all the different trees surrounding you. If you’re a teacher or homeschool your children, you can ask the Master Gardeners to hold a class & tour for your group. Contact DeSoto County Extension Agent Matthew Thornton at 662-469-8480. He will work with the Master Gardeners to schedule a class. Folks have come as far away as Montgomery County to visit & take notes to start butterfly habitat gardens of their home towns. #butterflygarden #visitms #visithernandoms

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