Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 7:30—9:00 PM

IN PERSON—301 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Those Amazing Monarchs with John Klein

Presenter John Klein has been studying, tagging and admiring monarch butterflies for most of his life. What started as a fun project to do with volunteers at the Hamilton County Parks in the 1980’s, has grown into a lifelong fascination of these long distance travelers! Unfortunately due to declining numbers, the US Fish and Wildlife is currently considering adding them to the Endangered Species List.

At the program you will learn about this iconic butterfly’s life history, where they head to each fall, what determines the “Super Generation”, how to tag them, why their numbers are declining and what you can do to help. Yes, for the same reason people band birds, monarch tagging has been going on for many decades.

In addition you’ll see photos of millions of them at their overwintering sites, where sometimes their shear weight can break tree branches! John shared the above photo of a Monarch caterpillar feeding on Swamp Milkweed. We hope you’ll join us for this fun and enlightening program.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:30—9:00 PM

DEFENSELESS: The Silent Disappearance of Butterflies in a Human-Centric World with Dr. Glenn Crisler II

ZOOM ONLY

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Butterflies, once abundant and celebrated, are now in alarming decline. In this talk, we will explore the intricate relationship between butterflies and their native habitats, examining how shifts in the landscape and ecology have left these delicate creatures increasingly vulnerable. Through captivating imagery of habitats and host plants—featuring rare and endangered species found in the Eastern USA—we will dive into the main threats driving their decline, including- but not limited to- habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use. Drawing on concrete examples, we will shed light on how these environmental changes are impacting butterfly populations. The presentation will also offer insights into how we can make a difference, with a brief discussion on butterfly gardening and practical tips for attracting local species to your yard.