The Butterfly Conservation Initiative is dedicated to the conservation of threatened, endangered, and vulnerable North American butterflies and the habitats that sustain them, with a focus on recovery, research, and education. More ...
Recovery
Currently, conservation organizations across North America, including accredited zoos and aquariums, are engaged in the captive rearing and reintroduction of endangered butterflies.
Research
BFCI members and partners help provide the critical information used in creating recovery plans for threatened and endangered butterflies; and managing other imperiled butterflies.
Education
The educational mission of the BFCI is to promote, protect and restore native North American butterflies and their habitats through a variety of educational initiatives; and to increase public exposure of BFCI goals, objectives and programs.
Butterfly Resources
Learn about basic butterfly biology, butterflies in your area, butterfly gardening, and more.
Species Profiles
BFCI's species profiles comprise a single-source summary of recovery needs for North America's most imperiled butterflies.
Get Involved
Interested in joining the BFCI? We welcome inquiries from conservation organizations, and AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums. Please email BFCI