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Workshop:
Field Trip to Southern Arizona to Tag Monarch Butterflies

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN SOLD OUT

When:

Sunday, September 14 – Meet at 8:30 a.m. in Sonoita - Stop time 12:30 p.m.

Trip Location:

Turkey Creek near the town of Canelo in the Forest Service Administrative Area (requires a permit to enter) which is approximately 15-20 miles south of Sonoita in Southern Arizona.

Meet:

8:30AM at the Shell station on SE corner of Highway 83 & Highway 82 in Sonoita. There is an additional 1/2 hour drive to Turkey Creek. Note: This location is about 2.5 hours south of Scottsdale - plan accordingly. There are some wonderful places to stay in Sonoita or Patagonia. Make a weekend out of it!

Trip Leaders:

Gail & Bob Morris from the Southwest Monarch Study and Adriane Grimaldi, Director of Education at Butterfly Wonderland will lead the trip. They are also Central Arizona Butterfly Association members.

Field Trip:

Learn and to help, if you wish, to tag Monarchs and to view/photograph many other species of butterflies. This portion of Turkey Creek is in the Administrative Area of Forest Service Land and requires a permit which has a limit of 20 people (including leaders). Nets are allowed but no collecting. The road from Sonoita to Turkey Creek is a narrow paved road with some potholes. The final ¼ - ½ mile is dirt with possible washboard areas. Passenger cars should have no problem on this trip. Picnic tables are available for lunch at site.

Gail & Bob Morris/Southwest Monarch Study have the permit that allows access to this government site and we are privileged to be invited to join them and learn more about Monarchs.

Level of Difficulty:

Mostly level but some uneven brushy and rocky areas.

Cost:

$15 to Founder's Members/Annual Pass Holders & $20 to General Public. Fees go to support Southwest Monarch Study.

Pre-Registered Required:

Adriane Grimaldi at [email protected]. Only the first 20 people (including leaders) to RSVP will be able to attend due to permit restrictions.

Things to Remember

Beginners are welcome on all field trips. Carpooling from the meeting site is encouraged, and it is kind to share gas expenses. High clearance vehicles may be required for some trips. Dress for the field with sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, insect repellant; bring water, snacks, lunch, close-focus binoculars, camera, and field guides.