Who We Are
Nearly 40% of the over 700 species of butterflies found in the United States occur within the lower Rio Grande Valley; therefore, conservation efforts here can have a large impact. This proposal is for the establishment of a butterfly garden on the UTRGV Brownsville campus, which will address multiple aspects of UTRGV’s Transforming Our World strategic plan. It will promote student success by providing research opportunities and experiential learning projects. The community will be engaged through outreach and bilingual displays produced by students. By providing a suitable habitat for butterflies and increasing awareness about their importance, UTRGV will be able to address a significant global challenge.
What We Do
The UTRGV biology department is hoping to attract as many of those as it can with its new butterfly garden on the Brownsville Campus, to help establish suitable habitat for butterflies and increase awareness of their importance.
