Check out this free, all ages event at the Knoch Knolls Nature Center in Naperville. The Monarch Festival promises to be a “pollinator extravaganza”! All ages are invited to learn more about the Monarch and other pollinators that live in our area. Guests will receive free milkweed seeds that can be planted this fall, learn about how to plant other nectar plants that attract pollinators, and watch Monarchs being tagged for scientific study.

• Discover our native pollinators!
• Learn how to create a pollinator garden.
• Watch Monarchs being tagged.
• Get free milkweed seeds.
• Ask the experts from local conservation organizations.
• Play games and make crafts in the children’s’ area.
• Meet a beekeeper and some honeybees.
• View our Monarch Waystation.
• Enjoy lunch with onsite food vendors