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Migrating Monarchs at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Date: Wednesday, Sep 16

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Venue: 1671 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Family

Join us for a front-row seat to one of nature’s most incredible journeys, the Monarch butterfly migration! We’ll start this family friendly program in our Nature Neighborhood Garden to explore the habitats we steward here at Prairie Ridge and see how these spaces fuel Monarchs along their trek south. Then, we’ll head into the prairie to spot as many butterflies as we can! If we’re lucky, we might even catch and release a live Monarch butterfly. We will learn about the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project and Monarch Watch collaborative science projects along the way. All programs at Prairie Ridge currently require pre-registration. Register for this program for ages 5+ on the website. Event recurs on September 16, 17 & 23, 2026.

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Migrating Monarchs at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

“Skip the stroller and use a carrier for the unpaved dirt trails here.”

When
This Wednesday
Wednesday, Sep 16
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where
1671 Gold Star Dr
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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Migrating Monarchs at Prairie Ridge Ecostation is a hands-on outdoor learning event where children can observe and track monarch butterflies during their annual fall migration. Visitors can participate in citizen science activities, learn how researchers track these insects, and discover how to support pollinator habitats at home. What to Know: This program is completely free and designed for preschool and elementary-aged children. Prairie Ridge Ecostation features dirt trails, so leave the stroller behind and opt for a baby carrier. Wear closed-toe shoes, pack sunscreen, and bring filled water bottles, as the site is entirely outdoors with limited shade. Parking is free in the gravel lot on-site, but spaces can fill up quickly on pleasant mornings. This event makes a fantastic weekday outing because it combines active outdoor play with real-world science. It is an easy, educational way to get kids moving in nature without spending a dime.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend the monarch event at Prairie Ridge?
No, this program is completely free to the public, and no registration is required to attend.
Where should I park when visiting Prairie Ridge Ecostation?
Free parking is available in the gravel lot at 1671 Gold Star Drive, though spaces are limited.
Is this event stroller-friendly?
The trails at Prairie Ridge are unpaved and uneven, so a sturdy carrier is better than a stroller.

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Migrating Monarchs at Prairie Ridge Ecostation runs Wednesday, Sep 16, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Listed ages: ages 5+

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1671 Gold Star Dr is at 1671 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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