From time to time we come across various resources that
we think are worth sharing. We'll continue to add to the list as
time goes by, so be sure to bookmark this page for your reference.

Click here for our list of host plants especially for the Central Texas area.

Websites:

www.austinbutterflies.org
The website for the Austin Butterfly Forum. Come share your butterfly enthusiasm!

www.butterflybreeders.com
The official website of the International Butterfly Breeders Association. A great source for butterfly farming information and where to buy butterflies for special occasions.

http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org
Information galore about North American butterfly species.

http://www.klru.org/butterflies/morebutter.htm
KLRU's Backyard Butterflies

http://www.larvalbug.com
A wonderful site full of nature information and beautiful pictures by our friend Valerie. Special thanks to Valerie for photographing our farm and allowing us to use the images on our website!

www.acornnaturalists.com 
Resources for the trail and classroom.

Butterflies and Moths of Hays County

Butterflies and Moths of Travis County


Books:

The Family Butterfly Book
.
Mikula. Projects, activities, and a field guide to 40 favorite North American butterfly species. Available in the Wild-Connections gift shop.

Native and Adaped Landscape Plants. Grow Green Guide.
City of Austin. Wonderful resource for plants that are especially suited for the Austin area. Available in the Wild-Connections gift shop. Free.

THE GEOGRAPHY OF CHILDHOOD: Why Children Need Wild Places.
Nabhan, Trimble. Insight into how exploration of wild places promotes self-esteem, confidence and caring.

CHILDREN'S SPECIAL PLACES, Exploring the Role of Forts, Dens and Bush Houses in Middle Childhood. Sobel. As children prepare themselves for their transition into adolescence, the creation of special places helps them feel at home in school and their neighborhoods.

Sunflower Houses. Lovejoy. A wonderful collection of ideas for children's
gardens.
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