Experience The Monarchs of Mexico

With up to 100 million Monarchs over-wintering in Mexico, Monarch enthusiasts will want to join this unique opportunity to experience the Monarch butterfly in its winter home near Morelia, Mexico. The trip will take place March 5-12, 2011. Reservations are now being accepted with limited space available.

Upon arriving in Morelia, participants will be greeted by their guide, William Calvert. Mr. Calvert has over 30 years experience as a guide to the monarch wintering grounds, and his passion for, and research of the monarch butterfly proves to make this truly an educational and memorable experience.

For more information concerning costs and itinerary, or to make reservations please contact Benton County Naturalist, Karen Phelps by email at

wildthing@naturetracks.net or phone 319-560-9809.