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Magnificent Monarchs

Sep 07, 2013: 2pm- 4pm
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 to reach their winter destination. Following a talk about monarchs, we will capture, tag and release them during the peak of their migration at this designated Monarch Waystation. Tagging individual butterflies helps scientists study and monitor monarch populations and fall migration. For information, (518) 392-5252, ext. 209 or tom@clctrust.org.