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Monarchs Taking Flight At Churchville Bon Voyage Party
During the public event, butterflies will be tagged before being released on their journey back to their winter home.
CHURCHVILLE, PA — The public is invited to attend a Bon Voyage Party for its Monarch Butterflies on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Native Butterfly House at the Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville.
During the event, butterflies will be tagged before they are released from the house for their grand migration to their winter home. Other activities will include tours of the Butterfly House, pawpaw and flavored cricket tastings, beekeeping demonstrations, crafts and other fun activities. The official butterfly release takes place at 1 p.m.
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The cost is free for members and $5 for non-members. For an additional $5 fee, you can tag a monarch to be released. Limited tags are available, so registration is required. Click here to register for the event.
Inside the Butterfly House at the Churchville Nature Center. (Churchville Nature Center photo)
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