This time of year, there are lots of new critters and plants emerging from – and busy underneath – the spring soil. Visit the Aldo Leopold Nature Center during our public hours in May to enjoy our grounds, drop-in self-guided activities, and exhibits, theaters and displays focused on What’s Growing at ALNC. This month, learn about plants and flowers […]
Last week, the Wonder Bugs learned about Monarch migration!![]()
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Ms. Suzy told the story of a hungry caterpillar who wanted to go to Mexico. On its long journey to become a beautiful orange and black monarch butterfly, the caterpillar met friends including a grasshopper and a ladybug. After the caterpillar ate its fill of milkweed, it felt the urge to hang upside down in a loose J shape before forming a chrysalis. Afterwhile, the butterfly that came out of the chrysalis stretched out its wings, allowing them to dry before taking off for Mexico!![]()
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The Wonder Bugs tried to follow the Monarch to Mexico but they stopped at Pine Hollow as the natural playground was too attractive to pass by. They smashed walnuts, rolled logs, felt goldenrod, and played with sticks! All these activities made the little Wonder Bugs hungry. Back at their outdoor Learning Lab, they had snacks and made orange and black bracelets!![]()
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Photos: Stephanie Briand, Aldo Leopold Nature Center![]()
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