QV Life

John Amadio starts seedlings of butterflies’ three favorite foods.

A Monarch and Swallowtail share Swamp Milkweed.

The Butterfly Effect

One dedicated Queen Villager is planting his garden to attract butterflies.

QVNA volunteer and eco-activist John Amadio loves butterflies. His goal is to attract more to Queen Village. Knowing that butterflies feed on weeds, John provides them with a meal with appeal: Joe Pye Weed. (Butterflies love its nectar.) However, Monarch butterflies, an endangered species, must eat milkweed to survive. That’s why John plants two different kinds to choose from: Swamp and Butterfly Milkweed. ■

Lifecycle of a butterfly

Interested in Running for the QVNA Board?

Six positions are on this year’s ballot.

QVNA’s Board of Directors uphold our mission of community stewardship, advocacy, and service. On November 16, Queen Villagers will elect six board members to serve from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024.

Six open positions:

■ President ■ Vice President ■ Directors (4)

Candidate eligibility:

■ Queen Village* resident, 18+ years of age ■ Attended in person 2+ QVNA-sponsored meetings this year (community, zoning, or committee meetings)

Role of QVNA’s Board:

Our Board of Directors establishes QVNA’s strategic direction, budget, and priorities. It focuses resources to deliver programs and services, addressing the issues and concerns of residents.

Role of each Board Member:

As an at-large community leader, each board member represents our entire community -- not just a few blocks or a single issue. Each spends 80-100 hours/year in service to keep QVNA strong and help neighbors connect with elected officials, departmental leaders, and enforcement agencies.

Your Role:

Since QVNA’s founding in 1969, hundreds of neighbors have stepped up to this important community role. Who do you know who is ready to step up this year? How about you?

QVNA helps improve quality of life in our community. How this happens is up to neighbors like you.

For more information:

QVNA.org/bod-candidates

QVNA.org ■ 215.339.0975 ■ WeCare@qvna.org

* Queen Village boundaries are from the south side of Lombard Street to the north side of Washington Avenue and from the east side of 6th Street to the Delaware River, including the docks.