Butterfly Foray and Monarch Tagging

Enjoy the wonder and beauty of fall as we search the park for monarchs and other butterflies. To help scientists understand the monarch migration, we’ll put lightweight tags on the monarchs we’re able to catch. Adults and kids of all ages are welcome. We’ll start at 1:00pm with a brief explanation of the monarch migration and its importance. We’ll take a short hike (1-2 miles) through the park to find butterflies and tag as many monarchs as we can. Butterfly nets will be provided. Please note that monarch populations and migration patterns vary. On any day we could see many, few or none. No matter how many we see, we’ll learn about why monarchs and other butterflies are fascinating, their importance and how we can help them. Sturdy shoes and water are recommended. Be prepared to go out rain or shine, but we may cancel in the event of severe weather.
Location: Seven Islands State Birding Park
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Fee: $8 per person
Ages: All, but must be able to walk up to 2 miles on trails.
Advance registration is required. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Because this is a program for adults and children, all attending adults and children must register. Pets are not allowed on programs except service animals.