BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Wildlands Conservancy – Monarch Tagging & Meadow Exploration DESCRIPTION:Join Wildlands Conservancy for a hands-on Monarch Tagging & Meadow Exploration. This immersive outdoor experience invites participants to explore vibrant meadow habitats while directly supporting monarch butterfly populations in the Lehigh Valley. Led by our Senior Restoration Ecologist and a Wildlands Environmental Educator\, this program connects participants to Wildlands' mission to protect natural landscapes while fostering environmental stewardship through science\, discovery\, and exploration. Program Highlights: Monarch Tagging as Citizen Science: Under the expert guidance of our Environmental Educator\, participants will learn how to carefully capture and tag monarch butterflies as they prepare for their migration to Mexico. By contributing to this important citizen science project\, you'll help track monarch populations and support international efforts to monitor their migration and survival. Guided Meadow Exploration: Participants will explore a native meadow habitat and learn about the plants\, pollinators\, and ecological relationships that support monarchs and other wildlife. Discover how these rich ecosystems function\, identify native species\, and gain a deeper understanding of the critical role meadows play in sustaining biodiversity. Nets will be provided. Perfect for: Nature enthusiasts\, families\, educators\, and anyone interested in butterflies\, pollinators\, and the beauty of meadow ecosystems. Recommended for adults and children 10 and up. This program is offered free of charge through funding from Lehigh County. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis\, Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free\; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/495. . Registration for September events opens Monday\, August 17 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Wildlands Conservancy for a hands-on Monarch Tagging &\; Meadow Exploration. This immersive outdoor experience invites participants to explore vibrant meadow habitats while directly supporting monarch butterfly populations in the Lehigh Valley. Led by our Senior Restoration Ecologist and a Wildlands Environmental Educator\, this program connects participants to Wildlands&rsquo\; mission to protect natural landscapes while fostering environmental stewardship through science\, discovery\, and exploration. Program Highlights: Monarch Tagging as Citizen Science: Under the expert guidance of our Environmental Educator\, participants will learn how to carefully capture and tag monarch butterflies as they prepare for their migration to Mexico. By contributing to this important citizen science project\, you&rsquo\;ll help track monarch populations and support international efforts to monitor their migration and survival. Guided Meadow Exploration: Participants will explore a native meadow habitat and learn about the plants\, pollinators\, and ecological relationships that support monarchs and other wildlife. Discover how these rich ecosystems function\, identify native species\, and gain a deeper understanding of the critical role meadows play in sustaining biodiversity. Nets will be provided. Perfect for: Nature enthusiasts\, families\, educators\, and anyone interested in butterflies\, pollinators\, and the beauty of meadow ecosystems. Recommended for adults and children 10 and up. This program is offered free of charge through funding from Lehigh County. Questions? Contact: Nicole Landis\, Nlandis@wildlandspa.org. Event is free\; please register online at: https://engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/495. . Registration for September events opens Monday\, August 17 LOCATION:Trexler Nature Preserve- Environmental Education Center\, 4935 Orchard Road\, Schnecksville\, PA 18078 UID:e.1888.15836 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260825T204514Z URL:https://business.carboncountychamber.org/events/details/wildlands-conservancy-monarch-tagging-meadow-exploration-09-19-2026-15836 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR