Welcome to the Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association!
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.
About SEMBA Mission Statement
In 2007, our founders and butterfly enthusiasts, Carolyn Sherer (Sohoza) and Brenda Sattler (Dziedzic), decided to set a time each month to share plants, caterpillars, information, and friendship. After some initial discussions they decided they'd like to share their knowledge and experience with others - and the Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association was formed!
2026 Board Members​
President - Joanne Schwab
Vice President - Burt Sloan
Treasurer - Rebecca Thomason
Secretary - Lisa Northey
Membership Coordinator - Cheryl Furlong
Program Director - 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
