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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri’s pollinators are an important part of the ecosystem. Often overlooked, these critters work tirelessly to enable plants to reproduce and support a complex environmental food web. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), in partnership with Columbia Public Schools, is hosting an event on Thursday, Sept. 24 to introduce participants to the work of one of the most recognizable pollinators, the monarch butterfly. This free event will be from 5-7 p.m. at the Boone County Nature School in Columbia.
Participants of this event are invited to explore the nature school property from 5-6 p.m., and then MDC staff will offer a presentation from 6-7 p.m. This presentation will cover the Monarch Watch Tagging Program and how the public can get involved with the effort.
This event is open to all ages. Register http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oNR.
Questions about the event can be sent to MDC Education Regional Supervisor Brian Flowers at brian.flowers@mdc.mo.gov.
The Boone County Nature School is located at 8989 S. Tom Bass Road in Columbia.
MDC is committed to accessibility at all its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.
