Living Library.

Observations from an ever-changing landscape.

Up-to-date observations at Hallberg Butterfly Gardens (HBG).

Observations were made by the HBG team and visitors to the Gardens!

The Pipevine Corridor - Pipevine swallowtail and host plant Dutchman’s pipe throughout California.
You can filter for specific observations on a project page by clicking observations, then identify, and then use filter options.

**Please be mindful of your presence & disturbance in the environment you enter. We encourage a balance of exploration and compassion for life.**

Record Your Observations:

In a yard, garden, park, window sill, roadside, or open space… what will you discover?

Butterfly Host Plant List & Observation Form - Review examples of local butterflies and the plants their caterpillars eat (host plants) and record your observations of butterfly activity throughout their lifecycle. Please be mindful not to disturb plants and animals while making observations.
INaturalist is a great way to keep track of your observations and identify species while also contributing to research and conservation of biodiversity. Visit the website to learn how to start your own account and manage your profile. It’s as easy as posting on social media.
Nature Journal - Record your observations from hand to pen to increase awareness of your surroundings and long-term memory. This can be as simple as paper and pen or include other mediums such as watercolor paints, photos, and poetry. Explore what tools encourage environmental connection with the combination of logic, imagination, and the intelligence of our senses! Click on the nature journal link for ideas on getting started.