This will be a great opportunity to explore the prairies, socialize with other wildlife enthusiasts, and of course to learn about butterflies. The only gear you'll need is long pants, sturdy shoes, and sun protection. A camera, binoculars, and butterfly ID book are other beneficial items. You are not required to stay for both morning and afternoon sessions. Because of the nature of this event, we encourage kids who attend to be at least 12 years old.

Agenda for the event:

9:15am - Meet at the Kampen Road Residence (W7503 Kampen Road, Arlington) 

9:15am - 9:45am - Butterfly ID 

9:45am - noon - Count butterflies in small teams

noon - 1:00pm - Lunch (if you plan to stay for both sessions, remember to bring a lunch)

1:00pm - 2:30pm - Count butterflies in small teams

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No experience is necessary and we'll go over ID in the morning, but it is beneficial to review the butterflies before Monday. Visit Wisconsin Butterflies and learn about ID by typing the species name into the search bar. Similar looking species (sulphurs, crescents, skippers) are particularly helpful to know beforehand.

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Photo by Mark Martin