Tips &Tricks
Southern California in June
Encinitas — Visit butterflies Anise swallowtail, mourning cloak, and California dogface are just a of the native species that have taken up residency at the Butterfly Vivarium. Discovering the intricacies of gardening for butterflies, charting migration patterns, petting caterpillars, and observing the initiates emerging from their pupae are all part of the Monarch Program’s docent-led tours. Stepping inside the butterfly house, guests are encouraged to feed watermelon to the more than 80 butterflies fluttering about. Wear white: butterflies are attracted to it because it reflects heat.
11-3 Sat until Jun 14, then 11-3 Thu-Sat until Sept 6; $5 adults, $3 ages 6-15, ages 5 and under free. 450 Ocean View Ave.; www.monarchprogram.org or (760) 944-7113.
