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Flight of the Monarch Day
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Saturday, August 20, 2022
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Come celebrate one of North America\u2019s most cherished insects!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

On Saturday, August 20th, we invite you to spend the day at the McMichael for Flight of the Monarch Day<\/strong>, a festival celebrating the beauty and contributions of the monarch butterfly. Visitors and families with children of all ages can may participate in art- and nature-themed activities throughout the day with McMichael Educators and environmental experts from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority!<\/span><\/p>\n

Please note that all activities related to Flight of the Monarch Day<\/strong> will take place outdoors on the grounds of the McMichael. <\/span><\/p>\n

Note: <\/strong>While all activities are free of charge, parking fees ($7\/vehicle) <\/strong>are in effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Native Plants Workshop with Lynn Short<\/span><\/h2>\n

11:00 am, 12 and 1:30 pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Join Lynn Short from the Humber College Horticulture Science Department to explore the Minokamik Garden. Lynn will explain the properties of the many plant species found throughout the garden <\/span>as well as the activities of all the amazing pollinator friends who visit the garden and help it thrive!<\/span><\/p>\n

Pre-registration for this workshop is encouraged. Walk-up participants are welcome if there is room.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Drop-in Family Artmaking<\/span><\/h2>\n

10:00 am to 2:00 pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Drop in with the McMichael creative team as we create colourful images inspired by the monarch butterfly and other pollinator creatures and plants found on the McMichael property<\/span>! All materials provided.<\/span><\/p>\n

DROP-IN SESSIONS \u2014 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Outdoor Interpretive Hikes<\/h2>\n

9:30, 10:45 am and 1 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join a McMichael Educator on an outdoor stroll around the McMichael\u2019s grounds. Participants will learn about some of the iconic outdoor artworks and gain insight into the history of the Gallery\u2019s native plant and green space revitalization projects.
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Monarch Explorations with Celina from the TRCA<\/span><\/h2>\n

10 am to 2 pm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Drop in for a learning session all about the majestic monarch butterfly! Participants will discover how a caterpillar\u2019s diet ensures the entire species’ survival, how caterpillars transform into butterflies, and how they alter their biology to prepare for long migrations. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to see specimens of eggs and caterpillars under the microscope, and to participate in a fun interactive monarch activity<\/span>!<\/span><\/p>\n

DROP-IN SESSIONS \u2014 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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