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Magnificent Monarchs

Sep 09, 2012: 2pm- 11:59 pm
Greenport Conservation Area

54 Daisy Hill Rd, | Greenport, NY
http://clctrust.org/public-conservation-areas/greenport/

Every fall, Columbia County monarchs fly south to spend the winter at roosting sites in Mexico. Monarchs are the only butterflies to make such a long migration, flying up to 2,000 miles in the fall to reach their winter destination. After a talk about monarchs, we will capture, tag, and release monarchs at Greenport Conservation Area, a designated Monarch Waystation. Tagging individual butterflies helps scientists in studying and monitoring monarch populations and fall migration, plus its fun to chase butterflies! All Ages. To register, contact Jenny Brinker at 518.392.5252, ext. 210 or jenny@clctrust.org.