The Friends of the Garden’s Butterfly Festival celebrated their 10-year milestone this year.

Dr. Chris Barnhart, distinguished professor of biology, is working with the Roston Native Butterfly House to bring awareness to the importance of native plants to butterflies and other wildlife.

Barnhart and his wife, Deb, were featured on KOLR10 News to talk about butterflies, the festival and how to help butterflies thrive in the Ozarks.