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Kids Discover: Monarchs (Ages 5-10)

Monach butterfly sitting on a pink flower

Tuesday, August 19                                      1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Wildwood Park                                             $5 per child, chaperones are free

Monarch butterflies are some of the most widely studied insects in the entire world. Join a Naturalist for a chance to see these amazing insects up close and personal in three of their prominent life stages. Program will occur outside on the West Lawn by the small pavilion closest to the Nature Center. Participants will visit nearby milkweed plants in search of these amazing insects. This program is sponsored by Altrusa of South Central PA, providing a book for each participant. Each participant will go home with a theme-related book. Registrants must be accompanied by a chaperone for the duration of the program. A maximum of one chaperone per child is permitted. Space is limited.


Contact Name: Richelle Corty Contact Phone: 717-221-0292 ext. 3 Contact Email: rcorty@dauphincounty.gov Registration Link: https://dauphincountyparksandrecreation.ticketleap.com/kids-discover-monarchs2025/