Monarch Tagging and Live Butterfly Release

You can tag and release a Monarch Butterfly.

September 8 12:30-2:30

Learn how Monarchs are tagged, registered, and released to study and protect their migration routes.  You can tag a butterfly; receive a certificate with the codes and information on Monarch Watch.  This hands on presentation is a great opportunity for all ages to learn about Monarchs, their habitat, lifecycle and migration.

The seminar is FREE, $8.00 to tag and release a Monarch. registration fee includes a donation to help protect and preserve Monarchs and their habitat.
Please register to tag a butterfly by calling 319-626-2774
We have a limited number of butterflies and tags available on a first come first serve basis.

Tagging starts at 12:30 and will continue after presentation if needed.

Presentation 1:00-1:45

After the presentation we will finish tagging the monarchs then release them all together.

Live Butterfly release 2:15

This hands on presentation is fun for all ages.  We recommend that an adult help small children (under 4) with tagging.

• Learn about Monarchs, their habitat, life cycle and amazing migration.
• See how they are tagged, registered, and released to study and protect their migration routes.
• Experience tagging a butterfly, receive a certificate with the codes and information on Monarch Watch.

Cost:  Seminar is free $7.00 to tag and release a monarch.