Missouri Department of Conservation
07/08/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/08/2025 11:45
Join MDC for in-person or virtual class on milkweed and monarch butterflies July 19 in Blue Springs
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Monarch butterflies rely on milkweed, such as the swamp milkweed pictured above. Join MDC to learn about the relationship between monarchs and milkweed on July 19.
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Monarch butterflies rely on milkweed, such as the swamp milkweed pictured above. Join MDC to learn about the relationship between monarchs and milkweed on July 19.
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Erin Woodiel
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BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - Monarch butterflies are animportant species to our state, and they depend on milkweed. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a course about the relationshipbetweenmilkweed and monarchs from 10-11 a.m. onSaturday, July 19, at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center inBlue Springs.
Participationinthis program may be done in-personor virtually. This course is intended for ages 18 and older, and registrationis required.
To register for the in-person course, visit https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/208711.
To register for the virtual course, visit https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/208712. A link to the webcast will be sent to registered participants prior to the program.
MDC staff will discuss the 13 native species of milkweed found inMissouri, as well as how to grow them at home to help monarch butterflies.
Questions may be directed to Assistant Nature Center Manager Stephanie Kemp at stephanie.kemp@mdc.mo.gov. Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center is located at 1409 NW Park Rd. in Blue Springs.
Keep up to date onall local MDC programming with text or email alerts, found at short.mdc.mo.gov/ZoP.
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