Monarch Migration Festival 2026 🦋
Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 1-4pm
Leslie Science & Nature Center
Celebrate One of Nature's Greatest Journeys
Every year, waves of monarch butterflies migrate over mountains, deserts, and plains throughout North America before reaching their wintering grounds in Mexico.
By attending the festival, you're helping support conservation efforts that protect these incredible butterflies and the habitats they depend on.
- A meaningful monarch butterfly experience supporting community science
- Optional Pollinator Partners Pack add-on
- Support for Monarch Watch conservation efforts
Why It Matters
🌼 Pollinator Conservation
Discover how small actions can help monarch butterflies and native pollinators thrive.
🦋 Monarch Migration
Learn about one of nature's most incredible migrations and why it matters.
🔬 Community Science
See how your participation supports ongoing monarch conservation research.
Festival Activities
🌸 Pollinator Partners Pack
$25
Available during the festival or reserve yours with advance ticket purchases.
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Your Visit Makes a Difference
Ready to Join the Migration?
Celebrate conservation, connect with nature, and make a lasting impact for pollinators while creating unforgettable family memories.
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How To Support the 2026 Monarch Migration Festival:
Join us in celebrating 13 years of creating experiences for all to wonder, discover and participate in the process of the Monarchs’ migration. This event has been made possible through generous subsidy from sponsors. We anticipate welcoming 400 individuals to release butterflies and hope that you will consider partnering with us on this event. Your tax-deductible donation will directly support care for the live animals involved, delivery of the Nature Center’s educational curricula and stewardship of the natural habitats that support this event.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.