Lichterman palooza plants seeds of fun — and warning
Two monarch butterfly caterpillars (danaus plexippus) munch on milkweed (asclepias), a native plant that is vital to their survival, at the Lichterman Nature Center on Aug. 22, 2026. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
While the Native Plant Palooza at the Lichterman Nature Center on Saturday was a fun family outing, it also doubled as a chance for folks to issue warnings about the importance of native plants to the area.
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Lichterman Nature Center native plants food chain Saturdays in MemphisJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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