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Migration Of Monarch Butterflies

at Fire Island National Seashore Patchogue-Watch Hill Ferry Terminal | Thu Sep 10

Location

Fire Island National Seashore Patchogue-Watch Hill Ferry Terminal

150 West Avenue
Patchogue, NY 11772
(Map)
Tel: 631-687-4772

Date & Time

06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Thu, Sep 10, 2015
Cost: Free Event
Description

Beautiful and fragile, the monarch butterfly undertakes an arduous journey each fall and spring to and from Mexico. The annual migration cycle of this butterfly has been described as the most spectacular in the insect world.

Annie McIntyre, Long Island Regional Manager of the Environmental Office of New York State Parks, will discuss this fascinating creature, its life cycle, habitat needs, and the present threats to its survival.