(Town of Lenox, NY – Jan. 2016) The Great Swamp Conservancy in Canastota invites the public to the Year of the Monarch Lift-off event, set for Sunday Jan. 31 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Join the GSC in the museum where they will offer a viewing of PBS’s “Incredible Journey of the Butterflies.” Witness the perilous annual migration of Monarch butterflies across North America through NOVA’s amazing aerial cinematography and learn about their plight.
Find out about all the events they have planned to educate and engage GSC visitors in monarch, pollinator, and native plant conservation throughout the year including citizen science projects, a Native Plant Fair and guest speakers.
Bring home milkweed seeds to plant in the spring to provide host plants for monarchs in your own backyard.
Refreshments will be served.
Register by Thursday Jan. 28 by calling 697-2950 or email greatswampconservancy@gmail.com.
The GSC is located at 8375 North Main St. in Canastota.