Monarch Migration Festival

Date(s): Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Venue: Leslie Science & Nature Center
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Join the Leslie Science and Nature Center for their 13th annual Monarch Migration Festival! Every year, waves of these butterflies migrate over mountains, deserts, and plains in the United States to reach their wintering grounds in Mexico. By registering for this event, you are helping contribute to the conservation efforts put in place to protect these incredible butterflies locally and nationally.

Advance registration is required to participate in the main event. Your registration will include a butterfly to release. Walk up attendees can attend and participate in games/activities but will not be guaranteed a butterfly to release.

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Activities include:

• Butterfly Tent
• Facepainting
• Up-close Animal meetings
• Talk to local organizations

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