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Monarch Butterfly Tagging

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Three monarch butterflies gather around a purple milkweed flower.
Monarchs on the Move Late-blooming plants are vital late-season food sources for monarch butterflies, which use them to fuel up for their journey south in the fall. © David Gumbart/TNC
Event Overview

Tag, You're It! Join us in Tracking Monarch Butterflies in the Poconos.

Join The Nature Conservancy staff for an incredible experience in the Poconos during our Annual Monarch Tagging Event at the Hauser Nature Center!

🦋 Friday, September 19 & Saturday, September 20
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM each day

Each fall, monarch butterflies embark on an epic migration to Mexico, and we are looking to uncover the secrets of their journey. Join us as we gently capturing and tag monarchs, which will contribute to vital scientific research that helps track their migration patterns and monitor population health.

Learn from our expert staff about the monarch’s incredible lifecycle, the challenges they face, and how habitats like our vibrant pollinator garden play a crucial role in their survival. This is a family-friendly event that connects you with nature and conservation in action.

Space is limited. Please register below to reserve your spot!

Several monarch butterflies sit on yellow flowers.
Monarch Butterflies Fall blooming flowers, like goldenrod or asters, provide important food sources for monarch butterflies as they migrate to Mexico in autumn. © Lynnya/Shutterstock. 2011

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