This program provides quality care in a fun, safe and caring environment.
Join Carpenter Nature Center and discover the amazing world of the Monarch Butterfly.
We start by learning about the life cycle of a butterfly, their importance in the environment and gain insight into their amazing migration to Mexico. We will also catch, tag and release wild monarchs. This data is then submitted to Monarch Watch and used for scientific research across North America. (Note: We will not be able to catch or release butterflies in the event of rain.)
Students enrolled in the Monarch Tagging class are invited to stay after the class is finished to participate in a Pollinator & Native Plant Festival at the Carpenter Nature Center. This free event is scheduled from 12:00-4:00 pm on Saturday, August 17, and highlights native plants and invertebrate communities.
Please wear clothing appropriate for walking off-trail through long grass. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Abbey is an experienced Interpretive Naturalist at Carpenter Nature Center. She has a Bachelor's of Science in Conservation and Outdoor Education. She has been a teaching Naturalist for five years and has taught Monarch Tagging for several years. She is also an avid nature photographer.
Abbey Holden
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