Hasta Luego Monarchs!

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Time: 9 am to 1 pm Location: Pollinator Prairie, 320 S. Blake Street, Olathe, KS

monarch butterflyThe Johnson County Extension Master Naturalists, in association with Monarch Watch, are hosting a free, family-friendly Pollinator Event to say "hasta luego" to the magnificent Monarch butterfly!

  • 'Monarch Watch' demonstrations, including tagging and releasing monarchs.

  • “Caterpillar Wonders” by the Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners
  • Information on bird conservation efforts, including Bluebirds, Prothonotary Warblers, and Purple Martins.
  • Invasive plant species control strategies.

  • Exhibits by Johnson County Extension Master Naturalists include caterpillars, bats, milkweed, natural pest control, and ways to help pollinators!

  • Games!

Assorted Native garden

Native Plant Sale

9 to to 12 pm or until sold out
Sale is presented by Parsons' Gardens. All proceeds benefit the Pollinator Prairie!

Event Sponsors

Many thanks to our sponsors for their support:
Ruby Consulting, Inc.
The Boeing Company
Parsons' Gardens
Haley and Aldrich, Inc.

 

Learn more about the Pollinator Prairie here.

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Contact:

Amy Keigher, Natural Resources Agent
913-715-7000
amy.keigher@jocogov.org