Programs
Join us at JOHN H. WITTE, JR. OBSERVATORY COMPLEX on Saturday, September 5th, starting at 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM. Des Moines County Conservation is all about Monarch Butterflies! During this program, you will learn all about the beautiful Monarch Butterfly and what you can do to promote a healthy habitat for this butterfly and other pollinators in Iowa. You will also have the opportunity to participate in citizen science by tagging Monarch butterflies!
Every year, thousands of Monarch Butterflies migrate from the Midwest to overwinter in the Oyamel Fir Forests of Mexico. Citizen scientists east of the Rocky Mountains mark captured butterflies with special tags to identify individuals. When they arrive in Mexico, the tags are retrieved, giving scientists valuable information to promote the conservation of this fascinating species.
Bring the whole family and come take part in this program at JOHN H. WITTE, JR. OBSERVATORY COMPLEX 18832 152nd Avenue, Sperry, Iowa, in Big Hollow Recreation Area. Call Starr's Cave Nature Center at 319-753-5808 to learn more about this free program!
Every year, thousands of Monarch Butterflies migrate from the Midwest to overwinter in the Oyamel Fir Forests of Mexico. Citizen scientists east of the Rocky Mountains mark captured butterflies with special tags to identify individuals. When they arrive in Mexico, the tags are retrieved, giving scientists valuable information to promote the conservation of this fascinating species.
Bring the whole family and come take part in this program at JOHN H. WITTE, JR. OBSERVATORY COMPLEX 18832 152nd Avenue, Sperry, Iowa, in Big Hollow Recreation Area. Call Starr's Cave Nature Center at 319-753-5808 to learn more about this free program!
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Family |
| Program Subcategory | - |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 8/4/2026 |
| Enrollment End Date | 9/4/2026 |
| Instructor(s) |
Shania
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| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | - |
| Maximum | - |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | - |
| Maximum | - |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction | Membership Restrictions | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Fee | -None- |
-None-
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$0.00 |
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2026 | Saturday | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Other |
