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Experience the magic of tallgrass prairies and insects at this all-ages event! Pack up dinner and a blanket to enjoy a picnic in the prairie while listening to live folk and bluegrass music by The May North. Venture into the grasses with sweep nets and bug-catching jars, make a prairie-inspired craft, meet live animals and learn about the captivating world of monarch migration. All ages welcome. Free.
Stop by to visit with monarchs; there might be eggs, caterpillars, a chrysalis, or adult butterflies to see. Learn about the fascinating life cycle of the monarch butterfly and how it migrates to Mexico for the winter. All ages welcome. Free.
Venture into the prairie in search of monarch butterflies preparing for their incredible 2,000 mile journey to Mexico. Learn how these remarkable insects are tagged for research and observe them in various stages of their life cycle. Try your hand at finding and catching a monarch or other prairie insects using a net. This program includes a hike along rolling, woodchipped trails. All ages welcome. $6/person.
The monarchs are getting ready for their migration south, help the naturalists catch them in a net and tag them. Learn about how the tags help scientist study the butterflies, why monarchs migrate and other fascinating parts of their life cycle. $6/person.
Catch and tag monarchs preparing for their 2,000-mile journey to Mexico. Learn about their life cycle and tagging research, then enjoy the prairie in bloom with this end of summer adventure as you hunt for butterflies. $6/person.
Get up close to the fascinating world of insects! Explore the prairie with a net as you search for butterflies, grasshoppers, dragonflies and other insects. If monarch butterflies are caught, participants may have the opportunity to help tag them and learn about their incredible life cycle and annual migration to Mexico. Be sure to dress for outdoor exploration in tall grass. All ages welcome. Free.
Discover the mystery of the monarch butterfly and its migration. Catch and tag monarchs before they fly to Mexico. Search the prairie for insects and make fun monarch crafts. Designed for children who have not completed kindergarten. $34/person. Siblings welcome with registration.
Watch a puppet show as our puppets have adventures in the woods and fields. After the show a head out on the trail for a short activity. $5/person. Ages: 3-6, plus adult.
