Nature Center of Cape May: Private Garden Tours Showcase Monarch Butterflies
Monarch Butterfly nectars on aster flowers. Learn about other plants that attract these beauties by the hundreds from Naturalist Patricia Sutton on her final Private Butterfly Garden Tours through Cape May County
September 23-25.
Photo Credit: John P. Parke
“Last fall over a half-million Monarchs migrated through Cape May over a two-day period in September when conditions were just right. We've all got our fingers crossed that this fall's Monarch migration will be just as spectacular,” Sutton exclaims. “And, our local Monarchs, not yet ready to migrate, are mating and creating one more generation that will migrate south later this fall.”
Friday, September 23rd’s tour will canvas the mid–county area from North Cape May to Rio Grande. Saturday, September 24 focuses on northern Cape May County, including Sutton’s own spectacular garden in Goshen. The Sunday tour on September 25 takes participants through the best private butterfly gardens in southern Cape May County. The tours will begin at 10:00 a.m. each morning and end at approximately 3:30 p.m. There is a limit of 25 participants each day; call the nature center at 609-898-8848 now to reserve your spot. The Saturday tour will begin at the Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Rt. 47 North, near Goshen. Friday and Sunday participants are asked to meet at the nature center, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May.
The fee per day is $40.00, reduced to $30.00 for New Jersey Audubon members. Bring your lunch since the group will eat in one of the gardens each day.
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