Tour of Duluth Monarch Waystation Gardens

This event is a self-driving tour of several Duluth Certified Monarch Waystation Gardens that feature a mix of milkweed, nectar and pollinator plants needed for the natural propagation of Monarch butterflies.

Hosts will be at all sites to show the gardens and answer questions. Six to seven gardens are on the tour; some simple and others large and elaborate. These Monarch Waystations have been certified by Monarch Watch, a nonprofit education, conservation and research program at the University of Kansas focusing on the Monarch butterfly, its habitat and its spectacular fall migration.

There are about 89 Monarch Watch certified sites in Duluth.

How to take the tour:

• On Aug. 6 between 9:30 and 10 a.m., go to the east parking lot at the First United Methodist Church (Coppertop).

• Maps and handouts with directions and garden information will be provided. Photo cards, bumper stickers, aprons and other monarch merchandise will be for sale.

• A $20 donation per vehicle is requested to support the Duluth Monarch Buddies’ planting projects, including along the Lakewalk and others around Duluth.

This tour is sponsored by Duluth Monarch Buddies, a nonprofit collaborating to restore Monarch habitat and to educate residents about the ecology of Monarchs. For more information contact duluthmonarchbuddies @ gmail.com.