Monarchs in Eastern Iowa: June 2017

6/12/2017

Monarch Fest - July 8, 2017

Photo by
MEI member Alice Linhart

MONARCH FEST is quickly approaching at Indian Creek Nature Center. It will be held Saturday, July 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in and around the Amazing Space Building located at 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids.

Activities include butterfly releases, limited caterpillar adoptions, face painting, food, presentations, seed ball making and crafts! To see a tentative schedule for Monarch Fest CLICK HERE.

PLEASE VOLUNTEER! Monarchs in Eastern Iowa members will be there volunteering and helping out with various activities. You too can volunteer! Please click this link to sign up for volunteering, The various volunteer opportunities are broken down into shifts so you can also have time to enjoy the day.

This will be a fantastic family event and an opportunity to learn about the amazing Monarch butterfly for all age levels. Plan to come and enjoy the day!

HELP THE MONARCHS!

Not long ago, monarch butterflies could often be seen in Iowa. They are disappearing because of the lack of habitat and an essential food source - milkweed. YOU can help make a difference!

Most important ... PLANT MILKWEED. It is the ONLY thing that Monarch caterpillars can eat. Also plant native plants for monarchs to nectar on -- and avoid using herbicides & pesticides of any kind.

Please explore our website for resources that you can use to help make Iowa a more hospitable place for Monarchs on their way north, and on their way back to Mexico in the fall.

Since 2014 our members have raised and released 72,258 monarchs!

If you are from the eastern Iowa region and wish to join our Facebook group "Monarchs in Eastern Iowa" CLICK HERE for information.

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