June Meeting

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

New Meeting Location

Jamie's Local Flavor Restaurant

1502 US-62E

Mountain Home, AR

All Members wishing to eat or socialize are encouraged to arrive around 5:00pm

Presentation Starts around 6:00pm

The Butterfly Whisperer

Steve Blumreich

Join Steve Blumreich, known as the Butterfly Whisperer, for an engaging and informative program on the fascinating world of Monarch butterflies. Learn how to attract Monarchs to your garden, grow milkweed plants, and even raise Monarchs at home. Discover the incredible 2,500-mile migration journey these butterflies make and explore each stage of their life cycle.

Free milkweed seeds will be available!

Steve Blumreich, a retired CPA and former president of BKD Corporate Finance, has spent his post-retirement years in the Twin Lakes region with his wife Susan, whose family has deep roots in Mountain Home. Together, they’ve enjoyed over four decades immersed in the natural beauty of the area, raising two children and delighting in their four grandchildren. Steve now dedicates much of his time to conservation and education, especially at Dry Run Creek near the Norfork National Fish Hatchery, where he mentors youth and mobility-impaired individuals in fly fishing and aquatic ecology.

Recognizing the need for a structured approach to teaching fly fishing, Steve co-founded the Dry Run Creek Academy, which offers hands-on instruction in both the sport and science of fly fishing. He serves as President of Friends of the North Fork and White Rivers and is a life member of several conservation organizations. Steve’s passion for clean water and environmental stewardship also extends to educational outreach, including a collaborative program with local schools called “Seen on the Trail,” which helps students engage with the natural world through guided field lessons.