Monarch Tagging

September 25^th

5:30-7PM

New Haven Potholes – 3748 Shadow Avenue, Osage, IA 50461

FREE – no registration needed

Contact: Chelsea @ (641) 330-0765

With ever growing concern and interest in the decline of our pollinators, Mitchell County Conservation is offering a Monarch Tagging program on September 25th at the New Haven Potholes. Join MCCB Naturalist Chelsea at 5:30PM to learn all about Monarch Butterflies, the tagging program, and how YOU can help! Monarch Butterflies have an incredible story to tell—from their life cycle of caterpillar into butterfly, to their arduous migration to Mexico– these little beauties are a wonder to both the young and young at heart. At this program, we will discuss the life cycle, the complicated migration, importance of native wildflowers, how to raise Monarchs, and the current population and conservation status of the Monarch Butterfly. Nets will be available to try and catch any wild-flying Monarchs, and participants will learn how to tag Monarchs and release them on their journey south. Please bring any butterflies YOU have raised or captured to be tagged, too! This program is Free and does not require registration. We hope you can join us to learn more about the Mysteries and Magic of the Monarch!