Event
Junior Naturalists for Families at Sam’s Point: Monarch Madness
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Join the Sam's Point Educators to learn about monarch caterpillars and butterflies. We will discuss their life cycle and look at caterpillars in the Sam's Point Gallery. After the lesson, we will play a monarch migration game to learn about the tremendous journey monarchs take to get here. After the game, we will take a three-mile hike on Loop Road to look for milkweed, a favorite food of monarch caterpillars. With any luck, we may find some caterpillars on these plants. Younger and older siblings are always welcome, but very young naturalists may require some assistance. All participants should come well prepared with appropriate footwear, food, and water. This program is recommended for children between the ages of seven to twelve years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Well-behaved younger siblings are always welcome. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by signing up via Eventbrite.
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