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Monarchs Milkweed and More

Sat, Aug 15

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Ligonier

Fun for artists, gardeners, and science buffs alike!

Monarchs Milkweed and More
Monarchs Milkweed and More

Time & Location

Aug 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Ligonier, Boucher Ln, Ligonier Township, PA 15658, USA

About the Event

Celebrate pollinators, native plants, art, and nature at this family-friendly event presented with Penguin Court and Brandywine Conservancy. Enjoy garden activities, butterfly painting, plein air artists, educational exhibits, treats, and the Pennsylvania Pollinator Photo Challenge awards ceremony. A suggested $10 family donation supports SAMA’s gardens and pollinator programs.


  • This year has been a year to remember with America celebrating its 250th Anniversary. We will learn more about our region’s historic birthday celebration with Discover Westmoreland/Westmoreland Heritage!

  • Visitors can play the Monarch Migration Game and learn fun facts about butterflies and other pollinators with the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners.

  • The Pennsylvania Master Naturalists have a new activity for children, helping them to learn the lifecycle of the Monarch Butterfly while creating informative dioramas. 

  • Whether you call them Sparkle McFly, Flickerbug, Flashinator, Night Blinker, Lightening Bug or Firefly the Westmoreland Land Trust will teach us how to support summer’s favorite bug.

  • Visitors will learn how climate change…

Register

  • Donation Registration

    $10.00

  • Free Registration

    $0.00

Total

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