We are a non-profit association; donations are gratefully accepted. You can donate to SEMBA via PayPal or check. Make check payable to SEMBA and mail to:
SEMBA
c/o Joanne Schwab
47011 Elmsmere Dr
Northville, MI 48167
About SEMBA Mission Statement
In 2007, a group of butterfly enthusiasts decided to set a time each month to share plants, caterpillars, information, and friendship. After some initial discussions we decided we'd like to share our knowledge and experience with others - and the Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association was formed!
2025 Board Members
President - Joanne Schwab
Vice President - Burt Sloan
Treasurer - Rebecca Thomason
Secretary - Lisa Northey
Membership Coordinator - Cheryl Furlong
Event Coordinator - Bill Beauregard
Mission Statement: It is our mission to share our knowledge to educate people about Lepidoptera and their habitats. To instill and foster a passion for nature in others. To establish and preserve the environment for butterflies, skippers and moths.
Some of our meeting topics include
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Lifecycles of Common Michigan Butterflies and Moths
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Butterfly Garden Design - for new and existing gardens
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Conservation Efforts
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Rearing Butterflies - from egg to release of the adult
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Plant Identification
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Native Plant Seminar and Sale
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Good Bug, Bag Bug - identify beneficial and harmful insects in your garden
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Handling and Tagging Lepidoptera Informational
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Movies - watch movies on Monarch Migration, select Michigan butterfly species, and more.
Before & After Butterfly Garden
at Nankin Mills Nature Center
