Volunteers Needed for Monarch Tagging and Seed Collection!

Sign up now for Monarch Tagging and Seed Collection at Pope Farm Conservancy. It’s a great way to give back, meet some new Friends, and spend a little time in nature.

Monarch Tagging

2022 Dates/Times

  • Tuesday, Sept. 6th, 2022 (3:00-5:00 PM)
  • Wednesday, Sept. 7th, 2022 (1:30-3:30 PM)
  • Thursday, Sept. 8th, 2022 (12:00-2:00 PM)
  • Friday, Sept. 9th, 2022 (12:00-2:00 PM)
  • Sunday, Sept. 11th, 2022 (12:00-2:00 PM)

This is the sixth year that the Friends will be conducting its Monarch Tagging Project at Pope Farm Conservancy. We invite you to participate in this citizen science project to help search for, capture, tag, and release migrating monarchs. No experience necessary. It is a great learning experience, and a wonderful activity for the whole family!

More Info at: https://www.popefarmconservancy.org/events/monarch-tagging/

NOTE: There is a limit of 6 people per session, so sign up now to reserve your spot!


Prairie Seed Collection

2022 Dates/Times

  • Friday, Sept. 9th, 2022 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
  • Wednesday, Sept. 14th, 2022 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

The FOPFC Restoration Team is looking for volunteers to help collect prairie plant seeds at Pope Farm Conservancy. Seed collection is easy to do, and it’s an enjoyable way to spend a couple hours in nature. No experience required; open to the public. Groups welcome, too!

More Info at: https://www.popefarmconservancy.org/events/prairie-seed-collection/