Science journalist Wendy Williams takes a look at the scientists, gardeners, naturalists and citizen scientists who have joined together to successfully decipher the secrets of butterflies in order to protect them. But their most critical role yet may be as messengers for climate change and what we must do to uplift our planet’s future. We plant gardens to attract them, build habitats to guide their migrations, and study their intricate systems to help us design next-generation medical devices. For multiple registrations, you will be asked to supply individual names and email addresses.īoth fragile and enduring, butterflies have induced a mania for hoarding and collecting in some, and fantastical travels in others.This program is part of our Smithsonian Associates Streaming series.
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