Each year, NABA publishes a progress report from the National Butterfly Center, to keep members informed of special achievements, needs and opportunities. In case you do not receive the magazine, read all about us here!
This quarterly publication is just one of the perks of joining our parent organization, the North American Butterfly Association, which will host its Biennial Members' Meeting in Mission, Texas, during the21st Annual Texas Butterfly Festival. It's not too late to register, so make plans to attend, today!
Your Photo Could Net $500
It’s time to grab your camera and get outside because your best butterfly photo could net $500 in the North American Butterfly Photo Contest. This annual contest is open to everyone and winners are announced each fall during the renowned Texas Butterfly Festival. All photos must be digitally uploaded to the website portal that opens for submissions on September 1, 2016, and remains open until September 30. Complete rules may be seen and shared here.
Answers to your FAQs
Are you planning to attend the NABA Biennial Members' Meeting & Texas Butterfly Festival? If so, you may find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, here. Whether you're a first timer or one of our "frequent (butter)fliers," we hope this information, in addition to details on the Texas Butterfly Festival website, will help you prepare for this very special event!!
UPDATE: Texas Butterfly Festival & NABA Biennial Members’ Meeting
Field trips are starting to selling out fast, so don’t delay registering! The festival and meeting are open to ALL as the registration fee includes NABA membership and benefits, for those who may not have joined already.
If you are traveling by RV or seek accommodations other than the host hotel, both Bentsen-Palm RV Resort and Oleander Acres are close, planted for butterflies and offer special pricing to NABA Members. To learn more about area accommodations, especially for extended or seasonal stay, click here.