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    Flutter On Over To See Monarchs In Cleveland Metroparks

    News & Press | August 2012

    Flutter On Over To See Monarchs In Cleveland Metroparks

    Posted: August 28, 2012
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    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-



    KALI FENCL - 216-635-3284



    Cleveland Metroparks invites everyone to enjoy the winged beauty
    of monarch butterflies before they make their way south for the
    winter.



    Learn more about these metamorphic wonders through these free
    programs and a special event in September:



    Family Friday Night: Monarch Waystation



    Friday, September 7 � 6 - 7 p.m.



    North Chagrin Nature Center's Nature Education Building �
    North Chagrin Reservation



    As winter gets nearer, butterflies migrate south for the winter.
    But they can't do it without some food along the way. Join
    Naturalist Mindy Murdock for a program on starting monarch
    waystations. While parents learn, kids can make a butterfly craft.
    Then, head outside to discover who's fluttering by. North Chagrin
    Nature Center's Nature Education Building is located behind the
    nature center, off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off the Sunset Lane
    entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM Center Road/Route 91
    in Mayfield Village. For more information, call 440-473-3370.



    Migrating Monarchs



    Saturday, September 8 � 1 - 3 p.m.



    Brecksville Nature Center � Brecksville Reservation



    Monarch butterflies are beginning their journey to Mexico.
    Before they leave, visit local prairies and meadows in search of
    these amazing migrating insects, and help tag and release them for
    the Monarch Watch program. Brecksville Nature Center is located off
    Chippewa Creek Drive, off the Route 82 entrance of Brecksville
    Reservation in Brecksville. For more information, call
    440-526-1012.



    Monarch Migration



    Tuesday, September 11 � 2 - 3:30 p.m.



    Center Park � West Creek Reservation



    The forest ridges, meadows and riparian corridors of West Creek
    Reservation provide a refuge for migrating monarchs and
    dragonflies. Join Naturalist Jen Brumfeld on a search for these
    incredible insects and songbirds, too. Binoculars are recommended.
    Meet at Center Park on Park Drive, accessed off of State Road in
    Parma, adjacent to West Creek Reservation. For more information,
    call 216-341-9225.



    Monarchs in the Meadow



    Sunday, September 16 � 1:30 - 3 p.m.



    Strawberry Picnic Area � North Chagrin Reservation



    Head into the meadows filled with blooming goldenrod in search
    of migrating monarch butterflies. Try to catch and tag these flying
    friends so their 2,000-mile trek to Mexico can be documented.
    Strawberry Picnic Area is located off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off
    the Strawberry Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM
    Center Road/Route 91 in Willoughby Hills. For more information,
    call 440-473-3370.



    And don't forget about the free �Monarch Magic� event on
    Saturday, September 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at  North Chagrin
    Nature Center at North Chagrin Reservation! Get up-close and
    personal with these beautiful winged travelers. Enjoy
    presentations, hikes, butterfly banding, movies, crafts,
    refreshments and more! North Chagrin Nature Center is located off
    Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off the Sunset Lane entrance of North
    Chagrin Reservation, off SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Mayfield
    Village - south of the Rte. 90/Rte. 91 exit. For more information,
    call 440-473-3370.



    Enjoy the beautiful monarch butterflies this September with
    Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life, naturally!



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