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Monarch Days
September 2, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Join the K-State Extension Master Gardeners for a special opportunity to learn about Monarch butterflies and their incredible fall migration. Discover how these delicate pollinators travel thousands of miles each year and explore ways to support them in your own backyard. This event is included with Farmstead admission.
Activities
- Monarch tagging and photo opportunities
- Monarch storytime at 10 and 10:30 a.m.
- “Roll a Butterfly” dice game
- Monarch leaf painting on canvas
- Pick a flower enjoyed by Monarchs
- Monarchs among the fairies
- Videos and illustrations of the butterfly lifecycle
- Monarch-themed coloring pages
- Educational materials on Monarchs, milkweed and gardening tips
- Take-home items including tattoos, stickers and more!