Milkweed and Monarchs: Section A
Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United StatesThe study and preservation of the iconic monarch butterfly is a focal area for the conservation and research team at Mt. Cuba. Join Ellen Lake, director of conservation and research, and Sam Hoadley, manager of horticultural research, who will introduce the monarch’s biology and interactions with milkweed and discuss the fascinating nature of their migration. Students will take a tour of the newly planted milkweed trial and compare several milkweed species. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, June 29, 2024. About the Instructors: Sam Hoadley is the Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba