Programs

Monarch Waystation Workshop

Join us for a hands-on Monarch Waystation Workshop all about monarch butterflies on Saturday, October 3rd from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Cool Springs Trail, Restroom 100 Silver Springs Bend, Kyle .

At this workshop, you’ll learn why monarch butterflies need our help and how you can make a difference by creating a monarch waystation in your own yard.

This workshop includes:
A short educational presentation including information on why monarch butterflies are important to our ecosystem, the challenges they face and how waystations help
Step-by-step instructions on how to build and register your own certified monarch waystation
Hands-on planting of a monarch waystation
Your choice of one of four landscape designs to take home
A full set of the 40 4-inch starter native plants used in the monarch way station, everything you need to recreate it at home
Registration and a fee of $50 is required to participate. Space is limited to 10 people 18 years of age or older.

This event is a great opportunity to give back to nature and learn how to support monarch conservation right in your backyard. The event is hosted by the City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department’s Conservation Division.

Questions? Email sanderson@cityofkyle.com