Thu 23 Jul 2009
Magic of Monarchs!
Posted by Nicole under News & Events
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Just a reminder about our Magic of Monarchs program coming up this Sunday at the Ashburn Library.
This will be both an educational program about the amazing lifecycle of the monarch butterfly (and some cool facts that you may not know yet) as well as a chance for me to share the experience of the trip I took to the Monarch Sanctuaries this past February.
Here are the details. I really hope you can make it:
MAGIC OF MONARCH BUTTERFLIES ― Sunday, July 26, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., at the Ashburn Library. Nicole Hamilton traveled to the mountains of Mexico this past February to explore the monarch butterfly sanctuaries and visit with the monarchs that, last fall, departed from Virginia and other parts north to migrate to the sanctuaries for winter. What she saw in these mountain respites was phenomenal and she’s returned to not only share this experience with you but also talk about the great Monarch migration, their lifecycles and their habitats, both here and in Mexico. Handouts will be available on creating your own Monarch Waystation as well as travel tips for those wanting to make this pilgrimage. Join us at 2:00 p.m. at the Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn VA, to meet the speaker and have refreshments. This program is appropriate for all ages. Questions: contact Nicole Hamilton at nhamilton@loudounwildlife.org.
For more environmental education opportunities and nature programs and field trips, visit the calendar section of our website.
