Ligonier Monarchs Milkweed and More

In collaboration with Penguin Court and Brandywine Conservancy, the event will run from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2022. This family event is designed to enrich and educate children and adults on various pollinators and native flora.  A donation of $10 per family is suggested, and the proceeds will be used to help support the gardens.

Nancy Thorne, a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist from Greensburg, will give a presentation on all thing’s bees. And, what’s good for bees, is good for butterflies! Penguin Court will tag the Monarchs, so we can monitor their progress and share information on the various stages. Penn State Master Gardeners will help guests create life cycle necklaces and have a Monarch Migration Game for our little guests. Podermill and the Climate in Rural Systems Partnership (CRSP) will also join us to share information and activities about climate change.

In addition, plein air…