Hayes to discuss Monarch habitat, migration Sept. 7

Tagging Monarch butterflies has been a passion for Pat Hayes of Kelleys Island for 26 years. Hayes will be bringing his expertise to Fulton County on Sunday, Sept. 7.

Hayes will be discussing the Monarch butterfly's habitat and their journey southward. He will be doing a Monarch Tagging Demonstration that all can participate in. The Monarch butterfly flies to central Mexico every fall and winters in the Sierra Madres Mountain Range. Monarch researchers such as Hayes provide valuable information to help conserve the Monarch and educate people about America's favorite butterfly.

Bring the family from 1 to 3 p.m. to the property of Ed and Carol Nofziger, located near Pettisville, just west of County Road 19 on State Route 2. Look for the sign on the north side of the road.

The Nofzigers have installed various conservation practices on their land through the Fulton Soil and Water Conservation District and the Farm Service Agency. These practices greatly contribute to the Monarch's habitat. Take a wagon ride around the property and learn about the various practices and programs they have applied that are available to landowners.