Children and their families learned about the important role monarch butterflies play in their gardens and throughout the world at Budding Gardeners: Monarchs & Moms on May 14.
The program, sponsored by the Garden Divas Circle, featured a short introduction to butterfly vocabulary and monarch biology, and the opportunity to see monarch caterpillars, a chrysalis, and use a microscope to examine a variety of butterfly eggs. There were then three activities for children:
- Planting milkweed seeds to take home and attract monarchs
- Crafting a handmade card
- Story time with a book about butterfly migration
After the activities, families enjoyed snacks in the Ballroom.
Look for more Budding Gardeners programs on the Garden Club events page here.
