Monarch Fest at VIC

Saturday, September 2, 2023
11:00 AM 4:00 PM

Paul Smith's College VIC 8023 New York 30 Paul Smiths, NY, 12970 United States (map)

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Monarch Fest at the VIC

Paul Smith's Visitor Interpretive Center Butterfly House — Photo Courtesy Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretive Center Breck Chapin Memorial Native Species Butterfly House

Come join the festivities at Paul Smith's College VIC on September 2nd for MonarchFest. It's a day full of fun, learning, and excitement as we bid farewell to the monarch butterflies on their incredible journey (“Adirondack” monarchs travel 3,000 miles to their wintering grounds in central Mexico). This is a unique opportunity to celebrate the beauty of monarch butterflies and learn more about their captivating migration.

You don't want to miss out on Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretive Center’s (VIC) annual festival. There will be various activities to enjoy, including:

Monarch tagging — Witness the fascinating process of tagging monarch butterflies before they embark on their incredible journey to Mexico.
Garden tours — Explore the enchanting Butterfly House and surrounding gardens, learning about the flora and fauna that support these beautiful insects.
Children's crafts — Engage Lil’ ADKers’ minds with interactive crafts that celebrate the monarch butterflies and their remarkable migration.
Photography showcase — Admire stunning photographs capturing the grace and beauty of monarch butterflies and their natural habitat.
Monarch Costume Theme — Embrace the spirit of the monarch butterfly by dressing up in your finest monarch-themed attire. Monarch costumes are encouraged for participants of all ages!

Check out the Paul Smith’s VIC website for more information.

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