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THE PELEE BUZZ is a program of the Pelee Island Centre for Butterflies & Nature, an island not-for-profit with the goal of promoting the amazing natural biodiversity and features of Pelee Island, situated in the heart of the Carolinian Zone.

SUPPORT BUTTERFLIES AND NATURE ON PELEE ISLAND   BECOME A MEMBER!The Pelee Island Centre for Butterflies and Nature (a n...
06/02/2026

SUPPORT
BUTTERFLIES AND NATURE ON PELEE ISLAND
BECOME A MEMBER!

The Pelee Island Centre for Butterflies and Nature (a not-for-profit) has exciting plans for the year ahead: programming through the Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary and Teaching Garden at that site, and events throughout the island, through the PELEE BUZZ program.

From time to time the members will be invited to engage in Centre activities and receive
Centre communications; members are also welcome to volunteer support with the Centre and at the gardens. Furthermore, as a group member of Ontario Nature, you will be connected with that larger body of naturalists across the province.

1. Individual, $25, with one annual tour*
2. Family, $50, one annual family tour* (2 adults, 2 children)
3. Supporting, 2 tours* (up to 4 people), 10% store discount
Red Admiral: $100+
Viceroy: $250+
4. Life Member, 2 tours*/year (up to 4 people), 10% store discount, name on recognition list
Monarch: $500+
Zebra Swallowtail: $1,000+
5. Honorary, for those who have made a significant contribution to the Centre (benefits same as life members) *book tours in advance

Please respond with your contact information: Name, address, email and phone number Fees can be deposited by e-transfer to ‘Pelee Island Centre for Nature’ [email protected]
Thank you for your support, looking forward to seeing you on the trails or at the Sanctuary!
Cherie Dillen, President, John Ambrose, PhD, Secretary/Treasurer
Board Members: Heather Schibli, MLA, University of Guelph David Kraus, Essex Co. teacher Xi Wang, MD, lepidopterist Sean Fox, University of Guelph/ Verbinnen’s Nursery Paul Carter, lepidopterist Advisor: Thomas Hossie, PhD, Trent University

June 6, in the evening:
06/01/2026

June 6, in the evening:

Discover the magic of the hundreds of different moths that come out in the night, large and small.

JUNE 6TH, DOUBLE FEATURE DAY!  Come an explore how to bring nature to your property at 1pm, and see the 'Jewels of the N...
06/01/2026

JUNE 6TH, DOUBLE FEATURE DAY! Come an explore how to bring nature to your property at 1pm, and see the 'Jewels of the Night' in the evening!

Join us to experience vibrant, diverse habitats created on former flat lands! See what creatures are attracted to these new habitats.

SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK--This Saturday, 2pm
05/14/2026

SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK--This Saturday, 2pm

EXPERIENCE PELEE'S SPECIAL SNAKES UP CLOSE: a few spaces left, register now for this popular event
04/29/2026

EXPERIENCE PELEE'S SPECIAL SNAKES UP CLOSE: a few spaces left, register now for this popular event

See Pelee’s famous Blue Racer and other snakes, freshly emerged from winter hibernation, with researcher Ryan Wolfe.

TIME CHANGE--with light rain and clouds tomorrow morning, we have switched to the afternoon when some sun is forecast, a...
04/24/2026

TIME CHANGE--with light rain and clouds tomorrow morning, we have switched to the afternoon when some sun is forecast, and we're more likely to see turtles! Come out at 4:30.

Catch these amphibious creatures out of water, learn what they are doing underwater!

IT'S EARTH WEEK, PLANT A TREE!Pelee Native trees available at Swallow Haven Farm (285 West Shore):RedbudSugar MapleKentu...
04/21/2026

IT'S EARTH WEEK, PLANT A TREE!
Pelee Native trees available at Swallow Haven Farm (285 West Shore):
Redbud
Sugar Maple
Kentucky Coffee Tree
Hop Tree (host to the Giant Swallowtail)
Spicebush (host to the Spicebush Swallowtail
Chinquapin Oak
+ milkweeds and other perennial wildflowers
Call/text 519-724-2174 or stop by. This week: half of the proceeds will go to support the butterfly Sanctuary.

Something to Buzz about 🐝
04/10/2026

Something to Buzz about 🐝

Happy Easter…. Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend and look forward to seeing you enjoy nature this season.
04/05/2026

Happy Easter…. Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend and look forward to seeing you enjoy nature this season.

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Leamington, ON
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