Mentor Marsh Guided Nature Hike: Monarch Mania

Join us for an exploration of monarch butterflies, including their life cycle, 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 to see if we can catch and tag some wild monarchs, too!

Location

Carol H. Sweet Nature Center, Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve
5185 Corduroy Road, Mentor, OH 44060
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Tickets

Free; registration requested

Field Trip Intensity

Moderate (depending on weather); family-friendly

What to Bring

Bring binoculars, a hand lens, a camera, or any other tools for exploring. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear waterproof footwear for off-trail walking.