Power the Migration: A Monarch Exhibition
September 15 - November 24
Free With Admission
Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) undertake an incredible multigenerational migration from Mexico to the northern U.S. and Canada and back again every year. Learn more about these incredible creatures at Power the Migration: A Monarch Exhibition.
Open daily
September 15 – November 24
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Texas Pollinator BioBlitz
From Oct. 11 – 27, find pollinators and nectar-producing plants during your visit to the Wildflower Center, take photos, and share with friends on iNaturalist. Stop into our exhibit or visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife website to find out more about how you can help protect pollinators – planting native, nectar-producing plants and pollinator gardens is a great place to start!
About the Exhibition
In 2022, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) added the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) to its endangered species list. Power the Migration is designed to foster a love of monarchs and encourage visitors to take action to support these creatures during migration season and beyond. You are invited to:
- Learn about the monarch’s migratory route and life-cycle
- Experience the monarch life-cycle through Theresa DiMenno’s “Delicate Balance: Metamorphosis of the Monarch Butterfly”
- See if you can tell the difference between monarchs and their lookalikes
- Learn about the connection between monarchs and Mexican culture
- Discover how you can support these endangered creatures with native plants and more!
This exhibit will take place in our Little House alongside Legacy in Bloom, an exhibit created by our education team in honor of Lady Bird Johnson’s commitment to environmental conservation. Both exhibits are included with the cost of general admission.
