1 Service Learning Faculty of Science| University of Colombo

Group Members 2 Jinani Dissanayake J.A. Dissanayake Praveen Jayaweera Sithira Karunathilake Shamalka Gunasekara Chamodith Ranasinghe Asela Weerage Chamara Walisundara Buddhika Rajawickrama Shameera Deepal

Butterflies…. Butterflies are one of the most beautiful group of insects. They are Lepidopterons. They perform ecological services such as pollination and environmental balance. They are key components of food webs. We need to conserve them. They are facing risks due to habitat destruction and pollution 3

4 Why a Butterfly Garden in a Wetland? Suitable microclimatic conditions Appropriate vegetation Support ecosystem diversity Chemical free environment Supply of natural bio indicators Aesthetic value Service Learning Faculty of Science| University of Colombo

Service Learning Faculty of Science| University of Colombo 5 To plan and design a butterfly garden in Thalawathugoda to increase the diversity of the Biodiversity Study Park To carry out surveys for Butterflies, their host plants and nectar plants To investigate about the different plants (host plants and nectar plants) and other environmental factors that affect butterflies To Implement and maintain the vegetation of the butterfly garden in an eco-friendly approach To the public and facilitate school children/researches to conduct experiments and further researches on butterflies Objectives

Selection of the Land Service Learning Faculty of Science| University of Colombo

Service Learning Faculty of Science| University of Colombo Methodology 7 Butterfly Survey Plant Survey Landscape Design Preparation of Soil

Preparation of organic fertilizer and soil conditioners Jeewa AmurthayaCompostLiquid fertilizerFarmers’ effective microorganism cultureFish waste growth promoter 8 Service Learning Faculty of Science| University of Colombo

9 Supporting Infrastructures Service Learning Faculty of Science| University of Colombo ArchPondBridges BenchesDemonstration Information Boards Nursery

10 How Did Technical Skills Helped? Internet Search Facebook Group Twitter Account Flickr Account Flickr Account view: 2 Service Learning Faculty of Science| University of Colombo

11 Soft Skills Developed Communication skills Leadership skills Negotiation skills Change management skills Project Management Service Learning Faculty of Science| University of Colombo

12 CONCLUSION So far 43 butterfly species, belong to 5 families have been identified. Forest gardening concept was used. Nearly 40 plants have been planted and all the invasive and exotic plants were omitted. During the estimated time, supporting infrastructures have been created. 100% Eco-friendly fertilizer have been used. DRAWBACKS Extreme environmental and weather conditions Invasive plants Delay in supplies

13 Results Then Now