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Visiting the Butterfly Garden

July 9, 2023wildlife, Wisconsinsusanmanzke

This Butterfly Garden is north of Appleton, Wisconsin. In season, it is open Wednesday through Saturday.

I went with three of my grandchildren (Eli, Arianna, and Wyatt) and my daughter Rachel. It was the first visit for all of us.

This video was taken in the enclosed area where visitors can get up close and personal with the butterflies. Everyone was given a cotton swab dipped in a sugar solution. The idea was to touch the butterfly’s legs so it could taste the sugar and then it would get on the swab to drink more. That worked once for Wyatt, but usually, the butterflies preferred sipping nectar from the flowers.

It was a lovely afternoon to spend with butterflies and my family.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Shopping local at Wagner’s

July 8, 2023Odds and endssusanmanzke

When Highway 47 opened, I took a ride to Black Creek. My first stop was Wagners at the corner of 47 and 54.

I needed honey and also wanted some of their unusual jams. Besides Monkey Butter (Banana, Pineapple, Mango), I also have GATOR Jam (Ginger, Apple, Tangerine, Orange, Raspberry). Next to that, I saw Orange Marmalade so brought that home, too. Unopened, these jars of goodness last a long time.

It was a good outing for me and profitable for a local vendor.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.