Monarch tagging and release September 17th @ 9:30

Sponsored by: Forever Green Garden Center

Presented by:  Kathleen Ziemer Butterfliz of Iowa

Have you ever wondered how something as delicate as a butterfly travels over 1500 miles to Mexico?  Participants in this event will learn how Monarchs are tagged, registered, and released so scientists can study and protect their migration routes.  You will have an opportunity to tag a butterfly, receive a certificate with the codes and information on University of Kansas’s Monarch Watch program.  This hands on presentation, is a great opportunity for all ages to learn about Monarchs, their habitat, lifecycle and amazing migration. 

Kathleen Ziemer of Butterfliz of Iowa has been raising butterflies and leading educational seminars since 1999 and is returning for the 7th year to lead this event. 

 THIS IS A GREAT FAMILY ACTIVITY. 

 This program will begin at 10:00 and lasts approximately one hour.

Tagging will take place from 9:30 to 10:00 then will continue after the program.

The butterfly release will follow the last tagging session.

This is an outdoor event with limited seating, bring your chairs. 

In the event of rain it will be held under shelter. 

Recommended for adults and children ages 4 and up.

 There is no cost to attend the seminar the fee is only if you wish to tag and release a butterfly

Fee for tagging supplies and a Monarch butterfly: 

WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO TAKE RESERVATIONS TO TAG MONARCHS.  YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE SEMINAR AND RELEASE.  IF THERE ARE MONARCHS AVAILABLE AFTER THE SEMINAR WE WILL ANNOUNCE IT FOR ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO TAG AND RELEASE A BUTTERFLY.

Pre-register by September 12th $5.00   After September 12th $7.00

 Saturday September 17th 2010:  Presentation 10:00, registration & tagging begin at 9:30.

At:  Forevergreen Garden Center 125 Forevergreen Rd. Coralville, IA

Contact:  Lucy Hershberger for more information

Phone:  319-626-2774   E-mail lucyh@forevergreengrows.com

Register for this seminar.