January 2: “Wintering of Butterflies” Jon Pelham will discuss the various stages in which Washington butterflies overwinter and the scientific explanations for how iliey do it.

February 6: Dr. Andy Brower from Oregon State University will present a program titled “Evolution of Mimic1y in Heliconus Butterflies”. Dr. Brower is nationally known for his work in this field.

March 6: Jon Shephard, co-author of the new book, Butterflies of British Columbia, will share information on ilie naming and classification of butterflies.

April 3: Nationally recognized expert on skippers, Andy Warren from Oregon State University, will present a fascinating program on skippers.

May 1: Dave Nunnallee, our Vice President, will show his fantastic butterfly slides from a trip to Costa Rica. Instead of the usual butterfly profile, Dr. Gene Lagerberg will show the emerging of a Painted Lady butterfly though a series of stereo slides. Special glasses will be provided.

June 5: Dr. Robert Pyle will do a kickoff program to introduce his newest book, Butterflies of Cascadia. This will be a combined meeting with Seattle Audubon and Scarabs held at Graham Visitor Center at the Washington Park Arboretum. The books will be available for purchase ($29.95) at this meeting and book signings will take place after the program.

August 7: Species and Subspecies: The “Whys” of Classification. Jon Pelham

September 4: Share the \’v’ealth: Butterfly slides from several members. Bring your photos or slides to share with the group or have identified. Don’t miss this one…it’s always fun!

October 2: Introduction to Biogeography as it relates to butterflies. Jon Pelham

November 6: The world of Dragonflies:  Identification tips on local damselflies and dragonflies. Dr. Dennis Paulson

December 4:  Wood Nymphs and Ringlets.  Jon Pelham