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Monarch Butterfly Festival
Saturday, September 18
Session 1: 9:00am - 10:30am
Session 2: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Session 3: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
We’re so excited to celebrate the magnificent Monarch Butterflies with you and your family!
On the day of the Festival, we'll be releasing hundreds of Monarch Butterflies into the wild and interacting with them first-hand! The event is split into three, one and a half hour sessions. Each session has the same activities. Please arrive on time to your registered session (9am, 10:30am, or 12pm). You are welcome to stay after your session to hike and can participate in activities as long as you’d like. If you are later than half an hour to your check-in time, sadly we cannot guarantee a butterfly will still be waiting for you to release.
When you arrive you'll check in at our welcome table and receive tickets for the butterflies you will release and a passport with event details. Once checked in, you and your family are free to enjoy the festivities. When you are ready, you can trade in your tickets for Monarchs to release onsite. We'll have fun goodies and activities for both kids and adults to enjoy as well as a how-to video to explain everything you need to know.
Registration is required for all participants ages 3 and up. All ages welcome!
**Children ages 2 and under are free (registration not required)
All attendees who register will receive a butterfly to release and are welcome to participate in Monarch themed activities.
Parking will be on site at the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve (355 E. Bob Jones Rd)
Haunted Family Campout
Saturday, October 9 - 10, 4:00pm - 9:00am
Get your tents, sleeping bags, and sense of adventure ready, because ghosts, goblins, and goodies are lurking in the woods of the Bob Jones Nature Center for our Haunted Family Campout! Whether you and your family are new to camping or simply need another reason to sleep under the stars, the Haunted Family Campout is a great way to get outdoors and reconnect with nature.
Campout activities include morning and evening hikes that help you learn more about our local wildlife, a scavenger hunt, story time, games, and much more! Our Halloween-themed fun is suitable for campers of all-ages. Come in costume (a costume you’re willing to get dirty!) and bring spooky decorations for your campsite! Dinner, breakfast, and snacks are provided.
Registration is for 1 campsite (20x20) space. 6 participants are allowed per campsite. If your family/group needs more than this, please reserve an additional campsite.
Rainout dates are October 16-17 (4pm-9am).