Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly Recovery Efforts in Helliwell Provincial Park

environment · 2020-03 · Helliwell Provincial Park

Nearly 800 Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly caterpillars were released in Helliwell Provincial Park last March as part of a recovery project involving habitat restoration and captive rearing. Visitors are urged to stay on marked trails and keep dogs leashed to protect the endangered species and its habitat. The project is a collaboration among multiple organizations and is funded by various conservation programs.

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• “Nearly 800 Taylor’s checkerspot caterpillars reared under the care of Wildlife Preservation Canada staff... were released in Helliwell Provincial Park last March... Park visitors and their pets can help reduce this risk by staying on the marked meadow trails.” — The Islands Grapevine – March 11th, 2021 (March 11th, 2021)

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