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While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by heating up and glowing in the infrared.

Come make a wish! A FREE, Family event. The ribbon cutting for the butterfly maze at Chollas Lake will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday March 22nd celebrating Spring Equinox. It will be a Sharing... meaning that you bring something to share. That could be food, beverage or you play music or plant a flower in the butterfly garden or something else… The name of this interactive installation is "The Wishing Machine." It is an extension of my body of work: Urban Succession. It is a maze made of raised planter boxes that are filled with butterfly flowers. The center of the maze is a wishing well. Around 300 students from Patrick Henry High researched the ecosystem of Chollas Lake and illustrated their studies onto the sides of the boxes. I hand made the bricks of the wishing well and painted the words wishing well in the 6 main languages of City Heights. (Under the roof is “The Secret Sky”) Many people and organizations have collaborated in the making of this project. Lumber Cycle donated the wood, Biology Through Art donated the paint, and City Farmers Nursery donated the soil. This is an unfunded on-going project meant to build community, inspire and support the butterflies. Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/chollas

Nearly 1,400 people died after Hurricane Katrina crashed into Louisiana and Mississippi. Most of the deaths were in New Orleans, which has had an uneven recovery in the past 20 years.

Vote counting was underway in Thailand's early general election on Sunday, seen as a three-way race among competing visions of progressive, populist and old-fashioned patronage politics.

Enjoy a curated box of delicious chocolate baked goods created by local pastry chefs at the Friendly Feast Chocolate Bake Sale. Featured items include a dark chocolate tart with coffee caramel, chocolate brioche with coconut and passion fruit, and mousse layer cake inspired by Dubai chocolate. Indulge for a good cause! This community fundraising event supports the Friendly Feast scholarship fund, World Central Kitchen, and Monarch School. Featured chefs: Kylie Cablayan, Herb & Wood; Amanda Santiago, Juniper and Ivy; Anna Adams, George's at the Cove; Tina Gamel, Seneca Trattoria; Yara Lamers, Lionfish; James Foran, Grossmont College VIP boxes go on sale Thursday, February 6 General sales starts Wednesday, February 12 at 9 p.m.

Celebrate the arrival of spring at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park with the return of Spring Safari featuring Butterfly Jungle. Spring is the season to get outdoors, spend time with family and experience bold, colorful new adventures. Spring Safari will shine a spotlight on the incredible local wildlife in the Southwest region, including monarch butterflies. California is a winter refuge for western monarchs. Unique to our region, western monarchs are in danger of vanishing, and their numbers have plummeted by more than 99% in recent years. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance scientists are leading efforts to protect and raise awareness about the plight of western monarchs and other native San Diego butterflies, and Spring Safari guests will learn about how they can help. Throughout the event, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park will be filled with springtime treats and festivities around every corner. Guests will enjoy live entertainment from the high-energy dance crew The Bee Team, the musical duo the Bluebirds and the talented juggler Bee Plus, among others. An array of strawberry-themed food and beverages will be available for purchase to enhance the “all things spring” experience. As part of Spring Safari, the Safari Park will feature optional premium Butterfly Jungle experiences. The Butterfly Jungle Safari experience will once again invite visitors to wander through the Hidden Jungle aviary among hundreds of butterflies, have a chance to feed them and learn about their critical role in the ecosystem. Separately, the all-new Wildlife Photo Trek: Butterly Jungle will enable guests to spend one hour inside Butterfly Jungle photographing the birds and butterflies. Spring Safari featuring Butterfly Jungle will take place March 16 through May 12. The Butterfly Jungle habitat is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Premium Butterfly Jungle experiences are not included with admission. For more information about Butterfly Jungle, visit sdzsafaripark.org/butterflyjungle. To learn more about Spring Safari, visit sdzsafaripark.org/springsafari San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Monarch’s Ocean Pub’s four-year anniversary at Del Mar Plaza on Tuesday, December 10, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This beloved coastal pub invites guests to enjoy a vibrant atmosphere featuring live music, drink specials, and breathtaking views of the Pacific. In the spirit of giving, guests are encouraged to bring toys to support Toys for Tots, spreading holiday cheer to those in need. Before the celebration, guests are welcome to explore Del Mar Plaza’s boutiques, work out at a fitness studio including the new Yoga Barre, enjoy a treatment at the all new SkinSpirit medspa, and savor a meal at their acclaimed eateries. For more information, visit https://delmarplaza.com/.

Christian Arreguin is voting for the first time in this year's general election. Through the Alliance San Diego youth artist-in-residence program, he's also making art to inspire civic engagement among young people in his Chicano community.

Everyone in the community is invited to attend Wings of Hope, hosted by The Elizabeth Hospice, on Sunday, April 27, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event will take place at the California Center for the Arts, located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd in Escondido. Attendees will have the opportunity to honor and celebrate the special people who have touched their lives. Admission is free. Registration is required by April 18 online at: https://elizabethhospice.org/wings/ or by calling 760.796.3708. Attendees will receive a butterfly for release, listen to live music, hear uplifting messages from The Elizabeth Hospice’s grief support team, and enjoy sweet treats. The Elizabeth Hospice, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare leader, has been providing hospice care, palliative care and grief support services to children and adults in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County since 1978. The organization’s highly trained grief counselors help children and adults understand their feelings and thoughts and guide them through the process of coping with the death of a loved one. Grief support services are available to everyone in the community, including those who do not have a patient affiliation with The Elizabeth Hospice. No one needing these services has ever been turned away for financial reasons. In support of the organization’s nonprofit mission, a donation of $50 is suggested to reserve a Painted Lady Butterfly. Additional giving opportunities are available. For more information, contact Tylie Daniels at Tylie.Daniels@ehospice.org or 760.796.3708. All donations benefit The Elizabeth Hospice’s vital services for children and adults impacted by serious illness, grief and loss.

Show the incredible women in your life how much you appreciate them this Mother’s Day with The Gondola Company! Drift along peaceful waterways aboard a private gondola, all while taking in breathtaking views of the San Diego skyline and the sparkling bay. The Gondola Company is offering a special Mother’s Day Cruise Package that includes a 50-minute private gondola cruise for up to six people. The package includes a bottle of Italian Prosecco, two mini bottles of Marinelli’s Sparkling Apple Cider, a Mini Butterfly Box of See’s Candies chocolates, a fresh spring bouquet and complimentary corkage for anyone who prefers to bring their own bottle. A selection of wines and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase, as well as an additional bouquet for $75. The Mother’s Day Cruise Package is priced at $259 for a four-person cruise. Reserve your spot today so you can spend this Mother’s Day on the water! The Gondola Company on Facebook / Instagram