Chartwell Gardens Monarch Butterfly Festival

Sun Sep 17, 2023
1:00pm to 5:00pm ET
Age: 3+
Price: Adults $10, Kids $5
Location:
Chartwell Gardens

Immerse yourself in the world of Monarch butterflies, with butterfly-themed crafts, face painting, swimming, and butterfly releasing. Enjoy live bands, DJ, food trucks and a sky diver parachuting into Chartwell Gardens.

Monarch Lifecycle Exhibit: Delve deep into the fascinating world of Monarchs by experiencing their lifecycle stages firsthand – from eggs to caterpillars, chrysalises to butterflies.

Conservation Corner: From within the 25 feet ceiling atrium designed to keep the Monarchs safe from predators, an expert educator demonstrates the challenges Monarchs face and discover tangible steps you can take to help ensure their survival. 

Guided Garden Tours: Adults can join experts on insightful tours showcasing plants that attract and nurture these wondrous creatures.

Interactive Workshops: Dive deeper into understanding butterflies with sessions like "Gardening for Monarchs" and "Photographing Butterflies".

Marketplace: A variety of stalls showcasing butterfly-themed crafts, jewelry, art, and local organic produce are available for enthusiasts to take home a piece of the festival.

Live Butterfly Release: The day will conclude with a heartwarming butterfly release ceremony.About The Monarch Butterfly:

The Monarch butterfly is best known for its multi-generational migration across North America. However, the population has seen a significant decline in recent years due to habitat loss and environmental changes. Festivals like ours aim to raise awareness about their plight and rally community support in conservation efforts.

 

 

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