7/23/13 - The life cycle of butterflies will be the focus of three separate events at the Kensington Metropark next month. On Saturday, August 3rd, the parkâs Nature Center will host a Monarch Butterfly Egg Hunt. Participants will be instructed in how to search the surrounding area for Monarch butterflies in all of their life cycles, including their eggs, for close-up examination. The following week will have an event for children ages 3 to 5 focused on finding and learning about caterpillars. Then, on August 18th, the âButterflies & Bloomsâ program will teach residents how to identify full-grown butterflies and wildflowers, as well as which flowers are the most effective at attracting butterflies to your garden. All of the events require preregistration to participate. Follow the link to visit the Kensington Metropark calendar. (TD)
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