Monarch butterfly sendoff a success

Professor Victor Gonzales, KU students, and members of Monarch Watch recently bid farewell for now to the Monarch butterfly as part of a group effort to bring fun and education to the public about the Monarch butterfly and its migration. 
The Johnson County Extension Master Naturalists, in association with Monarch Watch, and Gonzales, hosted a free, family-friendly sendoff to say "see you later" to the magnificent Monarch butterfly in late September.  

The event took place Sept. 30 at Pollinator Prairie in Olathe, KS, and included games and various exhibits free to the public. Other events included Monarch Watch demonstrations, such as tagging and releasing monarchs.  

Other activities included "Caterpillar World" by the Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners Wildlife Committee; and "Gardening for Pollinators", "Bluebird Stewards", and bat exhibits by the Johnson County Extension Master Naturalists. There was also a native plant sale to benefit Pollinator Prairie.