Nature Discovery Day: Monarch Butterflies

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Monarch butterflies are small but mighty insects that migrate south every winter. Join us to learn how and why they travel so far and make a Monarch butterfly inspired craft! This is a drop-in program with at-your-own-pace activities and complimentary snacks, provided by the Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends. All ages are welcome and no experience is needed. This is a drop-in program. Registration is optional. Sign up for reminders and cancellation updates.

Questions? Contact MinnesotaValley@fws.gov or call (952) 854-5900 (press 1 to reach Visitor Services).

Date and Time: Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 10am-12pm

Location: Meet us in the classrooms at the Rapids Lake Visitor Center.

15865 Rapids Lake Rd, Carver, MN 55315

Registration Information: This is a drop-in program.

Activity Level: This program has both indoor and outdoor portions. The activity is easy active and at-your-own pace.

What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, long pants and closed-toed shoes are recommended. Sunscreen and bug spray are also recommended. Light snacks will be provided throughout the program.

Accessibility: Accessibility at the Rapids Lake Visitor Center:

Restrooms and a water bottle filler are available inside the visitor center. There is an outdoor restroom, but no outdoor water fountains. There is dedicated handicap parking available. The Rapids Lake Trail and Forest Loop are flat natural surface paths and the trail leading to both is paved with a slight downward slope. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter). Paths may not always be suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. It is a 0.1-0.2 mile walk to get to the trailhead from the parking lot. There are no rest areas along the trails, but are present inside and outside the visitor center.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at oscar_hernandez@fws.gov.