Butterflies of Lebanon

Documenting Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Lifelong Mission in Science, Art, and Conservation

In a time when environmental challenges are mounting, this work stands as a testament to the power of persistence and vision. By documenting biodiversity...

SPNL and the Art of Conservation: Documenting Life, One Species at a Time in Lebanon

In a modest field cabin overlooking the hills of Mount Lebanon, surrounded by sketchbooks, cameras, plant presses, and reference volumes, the work of documenting...
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Biomonitoring Lebanon: A Season of Discovery

Husein Ali Zorkot, a dedicated biologist and scientific illustrator, has been tirelessly crisscrossing the Lebanese mountains and valleys—camera, notebook,...

Lebanon Welcomes 2025 with a Flutter: Butterfly Watching Takes Flight

As the new year unfolds, Lebanon has embraced a fresh and inspiring activity—Butterfly Watching. More than just a leisurely...

Lebanon’s Nocturnal Wonders: A Closer Look at Its Moths

🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) As...

Mapping Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Month in the Life of a Biomonitoring Researcher

In the rolling landscapes of Lebanon, where valleys and mountains shelter a rich array of biodiversity, a quiet but...

SPNL Launches Butterfly Garden and Plant Nursery at Quranic and Biblical Gardens, Strengthening Conservation Efforts and Spreading a Message of Peace

The full SPNL 2024 Annual Report is available for download at this link. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)...

Gegenes nostrodamus: A Rare Encounter Through the Lens of Hussein Zorkot

In a remarkable discovery at the SPNL Butterfly Garden, Hussein Zorkot, the garden manager and passionate entomologist, recently captured...