Monarchs and Milkweed with Alice Ely

Join Alice Ely, UConn Advanced Master Gardener, Master Composter, and Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist, for an engaging presentation on creating the ideal habitat for Monarchs using native milkweed and sustainable gardening practices.

Learn how to attract Monarch butterflies, grow healthy stands of milkweed, and successfully raise and release Monarchs from eggs and caterpillars found right in your own garden.

As a special highlight, Alice will bring her “co-stars” with her, giving you an up-close look at the Monarch life cycle through every stage: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly.

Alice has created numerous public and private butterfly habitats throughout Fairfield County and is a passionate advocate for native plants, pollinator conservation, and biodiversity. She works with the Pollinator Pathway initiative, educates at Westport’s Wakeman Town Farm, and helps homeowners create sustainable landscapes through her business, GardenwithAlice.com.

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply love butterflies, this inspiring evening will leave you…