Monarch Butterfly program offered Sunday at Dana Thomas House in Springfield

[August 08, 2015]  SPRINGFIELD - Conservation for pollinators can start by introducing the right plants to your garden. “Gardening for Monarch’s” program will be held on Sunday, August 9, at 1 pm, at Dana Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield. Join Brenda Larison, University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist volunteer, as she shares information about monarch butterflies and how gardeners can help increase their numbers.

In addition participants will learn about the life cycle and annual migration of monarch butterflies as they begin their 2,000 mile journey south over the next few months. Participants will have an opportunity to find caterpillars and chrysalises hiding on host plants. Brenda will also share information on how to raise caterpillars at home.

[University of Illinois Extension]