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Sunday
August 2025
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Join us for an exploration of monarch butterflies, including their life cycle, their natural history, and how we can help them.
We’ll talk about host plants and nectar plants, and why these habitat components are critical for monarchs. Learn how these butterflies are tagged—you can even join in as we tag and release hand-raised monarchs. Then we’ll go on a hike and try to catch and tag some wild monarchs, too.
Location
5185 Corduroy Road, Mentor, OH 44060
Tickets
Free; registration requested
Field Trip Intensity
Moderate; family-friendly
What to Bring
Bring binoculars, a hand lens, a camera, or any other tools for exploring. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
About Mentor Marsh Guided Nature Hikes
The Carol H. Sweet Nature Center is located at 5185 Corduroy Road in Mentor. From November through March, a naturalist will staff the Nature Center from 11am to 4pm on the first Sunday of the month. From April through October, the Nature Center will be staffed from noon to 5pm on Sundays.
Guided, family-friendly nature hikes are offered every Sunday at 2pm. Meet at the Nature Center unless otherwise indicated. Our programs are a go in all but severe weather, so please come prepared for the weather conditions. We recommend long pants and sturdy shoes, as some trails may be muddy.