Event
Marvelous Monarchs and Magnificent Milkweed (Museum of North Carolina Minerals-MP 331)
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Fee:
Free. The program is free with no tickets or reservations required.Location: LAT/LONG: 35.854132, -82.051443
The address for the Museum is 79 Parkway Rd, Milepost 331, Blue Ridge Parkway, Spruce Pine NC 28777.
Dates & Times
Date:
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Time:
10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
Type of Event
Talk
This will be a 20-minute talk, given three times daily, starting at 10:30 am and ending at 2:50 pm. Ranger will be on hand between talks to answer questions until 4:00 pm.
Description
The Monarch butterfly is an amazing insect that has a fascinating life cycle. Its ability to migrate 3000 miles in the fall to its wintering grounds is an awesome feat. Join a Ranger to learn more about this beloved insect and the milkweed plant that it relies on.
The program will be given at the Minerals Museum under cover of the porch rain or shine. If thunder is present, program may be moved inside.
Reservation or Registration: No
The program is free with no tickets or reservations required.