Monarch & Friends
Party
September 12, 2026 | 9am - 12pm
Nahant Marsh Education Center | Davenport, Iowa
Help scientists track monarchs by tagging them as they migrate to Mexico! We will also place focus on other important pollinators.
This is an open house event and monarch tagging will take place on a first come, first served basis. Catching monarchs in the prairie for tagging is also encouraged.
Families will enjoy educational activities, crafts, and more. The monarchs we will be tagging have been collected from eggs and carefully cared for by experienced monarch enthusiasts in our community. Participants can also search for and catch migrating monarchs along the trails.
Celebrate monarch migration while exploring the fascinating world of insects and other invertebrates! This free, family-friendly event features hands-on activities, catch and release insects, educational exhibits, and interactive booths highlighting native bees, dragonflies, beetles, spiders, moths, and more.
What to Expect:
• Tag and release monarch butterflies (first come, first served)
• Catch wild monarchs in the prairie to be tagged
• Enjoy family-friendly activities and nature crafts
• Indulge in goods from the bake sale
• Learn about monarchs, bees, and other essential pollinators from local experts
• Pick up merch specially designed for the event
The monarchs we’ll be tagging have been lovingly raised from eggs by dedicated community volunteers. You’ll also have a chance to explore the trails and search for wild monarchs to contribute to real scientific tracking efforts.
This event is free and open to the public - no registration required.
Thank you to 2026's sponsors:
Group O
Wallace's Garden Center
Waste Commission of Scott County
Bob & Kim Waterman