The Hoard Historical Museum has announced that it will be hosting a program about the lives of monarch butterflies.
The event will be held at the museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson, Saturday, Aug. 19, at 2 p.m.
According to information released by the museum, Karen Albrecht, who also is known as “the Butterfly Lady,” will present a program on monarch butterflies and their lives, in conjunction with an exhibit titled: “Habitat,” which offers visitors an opportunity to explore the uniqueness and importance of the natural environment.
Within the release, Hoard Museum Director Merrilee Lee noted that the exhibit offers participants an opportunity to explore “other parts of our world” than those normally placed on display at the museum.
As stated within the release, within her presentation, Albrecht will include information about the migration patterns and life cycles of monarch butterflies, tips for raising monarch caterpillars to adulthood, and insights for those interested in helping to preserve monarch butterfly populations.
A monarch butterfly release also is planned as part of the presentation, Lee said.
In addition, within the release, Lee encouraged visitors to the museum to explore the Habitat display which is offered on the museum grounds.
The exhibit consists of multiple outdoor kiosks spread throughout the museum’s grounds. Each kiosk tells the story of a different aspect of habitats. The full display explores unique habitats and the life that can be found within them, according to the release.
The exhibit will remain available for viewing at the museum through fall. The Hoard Historical Museum encourages those interested in viewing the materials to arrive during the museum’s regular hours of operation: Tuesdays through Saturdays, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
About Smithsonian Gardens
According to the release, since its inception in 1972, Smithsonian Gardens has extended the Smithsonian’s museum experience in a public garden setting, inspiring visitors with exceptional displays and educating them about horticulture, plants, the natural and build environments and artistic design. Its research and educational programs promote the ongoing development of collections of living plants, garden documentation and horticultural artifacts. Smithsonian Gardens is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
About the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service
According to the release, the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, or SITES, has been sharing the wealth of Smithsonian collections and research programs with millions of people outside Washington, D.C., for more than 65 years. SITES connects Americans to their shared cultural heritage through a wide range of exhibitions about art, science, and history, which are shown wherever people live, work and play. For more information, visit the organization’s website: sites.si.edu.
Renditions of butterflies adorn the grounds at the Hoard Historical Museum in Fort Atkinson. The renditions are part of an exhibit which will remain available for viewing through fall. Contributed photo.
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