Community Interests – WHITE TIGER ON THE PROWL
In 1998 Art Williams decided to start a fun idea. He got a 4-foot-tall stuffed white tiger and started sending him on adventures around Herons Glen. He has now traveled to 165 homes. He rested a long time at Dan Lim’s house but is now on the prowl again. He visited me recently and we […]
Community Interests – A RARE BUTTERFLY GARDEN VISITOR
You can never be sure which types of butterflies or moths might be in the Herons Glen Butterfly Garden when you visit. There might be a Monarch. There could be a Zebra Heliconian (Marpesia petreus), which is the State Butterfly of Florida. Or one of many other colorful air travelers. You might also see an […]
Community Interests – FALLEN TREE ART
We have watched the many “faces” of the Fallen Tree since August 2024. Each changing face was quite fun and noticeable. We enjoyed it decorated for Christmas through February. Sadly, someone not only cut the tree back, but removed what was left of the remaining piece of art. We will miss this fun piece of […]
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THE PLAYERS OF THE GLEN JANICE RADCLIFF, HERONS GLEN Get ready for suspense and laughter! A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody by Ron Bernas, is packed with hilarious misunderstandings, unexpected twists, and characters you’ll love. This show turns the typical murder mystery on its head, imagining a ridiculous scenario where the plot is so absurd […]
Butterfly Garden Blooms
Without these beautiful blooms (and this is just a sample), the Butterfly Garden would not have the ever-present butterflies. Too bad these various winged beauties would not hold still long enough for this photo shoot. The Butterfly Garden committee has put many hours of work into this project so please take a few minutes to […]
The Importance Of Bumblebees
If you are visiting the Butterfly Garden this summer, especially on a sunny day, notice the many bumblebees that are very busy pollinating our bushes and flowers. Bees are crucial to farmers, as they pollinate crops such as berries, peppers, and tomatoes. These fuzzy insects have a unique ability to perform “buzz pollination” when they […]
Our Changing Butterfly Garde
Zebra Hellconian butterfly How was the beautiful Butterfly Garden created? First, our HG Recreation District gave us (Butterfly Society) this little earthly piece of heaven to make the garden. The society and garden are not funded by the HGRD or HOA; we are funded by annual club membership dues and fundraising opportunities. Please join […]
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THE ATALA BUTTERFLY AND ITS HOST PLANT HELEN GRAZIANO, HERONS GLEN KIM BASILE, HERONS GLEN The Atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala) is known for its vibrant colors and fascinating life cycle. It is native to the Southeastern United States and parts of the Caribbean. It has come to near extinction but has resurged, tied to the […]