Special to the Times Vedette
Whiterock Conservancy, 1436 Highway 141 in Coon Rapids, is participating in the monarch watch tagging program and welcomes help in capturing monarch butterflies to tag.
On Aug. 24 from 10-11:30 a.m., participants can investigate the life cycle of a monarch butterfly, discover how to identify male and female monarchs, study monarch migration and learn how to tag monarchs on their journey south to central Mexico.
This public program is free. Whiterock has a limited amount butterfly nets that will be provided to catch butterflies for this family friendly event, but participants are also encouraged to bring a butterfly net.
Meet at the Bur Oak Visitor Center, 1436 Highway 141, just east of Coon Rapids, which offers unique prairie walks and butterfly habitat.
This is a great activity for all ages. Wear long pants even if it is hot. Tennis shoes/socks, sunscreen, hats and a water bottle are also recommended. For more information, contact Whiterock Conservancy at 712-790-8221, ext. 2.