Want to contribute to monarch conservation in Indiana? Join Division of Fish & Wildlife staff and the Monarch Joint Venture Sat. Sept. 21 from 1 – 4 p.m. ET at Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA) Volunteers will assist staff with collecting, tagging, and recording data on monarch butterflies.

Monarch Butterflies spend all spring and summer migrating north from Mexico to Canada, in the fall they begin the long journey back south. Tagging these butterflies with a small sticker on their hindwing, we can determine how far individual butterflies go on their migration, the paths they take, the influence of weather on migration, and how many of them survive.

All ages are welcome, and all minors are to be accompanied by an adult. All training and materials will be provided by staff. No prior experience is necessary. This event will be outside for the duration, so dress accordingly! Please bring close-toed shoes, water, and anything else you might need to feel comfortable in the field!

Register for this event at https://cerv.is/0064x2824

Meet staff for sign in and orientation at 1 p.m. ET at the Goose Pond Visitors Center, 13540 W. 400 S. Linton, IN 47441.

DNR values inclusion and access for all participants and will provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please contact Ethan Plumier at 812-512-9159 or [email protected] to make an accommodation request or with additional questions. Requests must be submitted by Sept. 7.