We are pleased to share from Virginia Working Landscapes the launch of their brand-new Milkweed in Virginia: Identification Guide. While many are familiar with Common Milkweed and Butterfly Weed, did you know that Virginia is home to up to 14 different Milkweed species? This guide features six of the lesser-known species that you may come across in the landscape, helping you identify and appreciate the diversity of Milkweed varieties across the region! Click HERE to
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Monarch Tagging and Release at Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
Saturday, August 31, 2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
FreeJoin us for an enchanting event at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum as we host a monarch butterfly tagging and release. Witness the beauty of these delicate creatures up close as we contribute to vital research and conservation efforts.
We invite participants of all ages! Join butterfly enthusiast and Virginia Master Naturalist Gail Napora for our Monarch Tagging and Release. Gail will journey with you through the life cycle of the butterfly with images, trace the route of migration from all points north to Mexico, then share the details of tagging as attendees help hold the butterflies and then release them.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of an inspiring moment in nature!
Meet on the Ernst Tree Terrace beside the Frances Plecker Education Center.Please call 540.568.3194 or email Katie Rankin at rankinkt@jmu.edu with any questions or concerns
Additional information about monarch tagging HERE