A Kaleidoscope of Connections: Conservation for Monarch Butterflies
Sunday, April 26 | 12:00 PM | Visitor Center Auditorium
Presented by Katie-Lyn Puffer, Monarch Joint Venture
Como Friends members are invited to take a deeper dive into the fascinating world of monarch butterflies at a special conservation weekend sponsored by Xcel Energy at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Learn about their life cycle, population challenges, and how you can help support pollinators at home.
Join Katie-Lyn Puffer on Sunday, April 26, for a presentation, Q&A session, and trivia! The education manager for Monarch Joint Venture, Katie will be presenting her extensive knowledge about monarch butterfly biology and ecology, and how monarch conservation efforts through organizations such as Monarch Joint Venture also benefit people, other wildlife, and the environment.
Monarchs have captured the hearts of many. Discover ways to help this beloved insect in your own backyard. During this presentation, you’ll learn about the monarch life cycle, their population decline, and ways to help, including gardening—what to think about when planting for pollinators and the plants to include.
Note: Please bring your own lunch to enjoy during the Lunch & Learn. This presentation is designed for an adult audience.
Katie-Lyn Puffer oversees and coordinates MJV’s education and outreach programs, which include professional development programs for teachers and educators, local programming, and public courses both virtual and in-person. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Environmental Sciences Policy and Management. Before MJV, Katie-Lyn worked as an informal educator at museums, zoos, nature centers, and park systems where she led and coordinated summer camps, field trips, and outdoor education programs for all ages. In her free time, she can be found hiking, camping, reading, knitting, and spending time with her son.