How to Help Monarch Butterflies

Course | Registration opens 5/19/2025 8:00 AM EDT

Penn State York, 1031 Edgecomb Avenue York, PA 17403-3398 United States
Main Classroom Bldg, Conference Center, 31 B and C
Members and nonmembers
6/1/2025 (one day)
9:00 AM-10:30 AM EDT on Mon
$8.00

How to Help Monarch Butterflies

Course | Registration opens 5/19/2025 8:00 AM EDT

Learn what you can do to help save threatened monarch butterflies.  Participants of this class will learn what it takes to create a butterfly garden as well as the "know how" to raise monarchs from egg to butterfly.  You will learn about potential pitfalls and how to test for parasites, ensuring the monarchs you release are healthy!  Follow the path of the Super Generation from York, Pa. to the forests of Mexico and understand how multiple generations of these magnificent creatures make the same trip year after year.

Jennifer Titemore

Jennifer Titemore, nature lover.  Three years ago I turned my attention to learning how to raise monarchs as well as understanding the plight and importance of pollinators.  In 2022 I raised and released 237 monarch butterflies, sharing the experience with friends and residents of nursing homes.  The following year, the number grew to 565 monarchs; I was thrilled when several friends asked me to teach them how to raise these beautiful creatures.  Last year I released 990 monarchs!  My goal for 2025 is educating people about monarchs.