CAPE MAY POINT — The public will have a rare opportunity from July 13-15 to meet and interact with North America’s leading monarch butterfly scientists, conservationists and technology innovators when the Cape May Point Arts and Science Center hosts Project Monarch Exchange, an international gathering of experts from the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Two special public events will highlight the exchange. A Meet-and-Greet Kickoff Reception at 6 p.m. July 13 will give attendees the chance to talk with scientists and conservation leaders whose work is helping unlock the mysteries of monarch migration. The Project Monarch Fundraiser at 5 p.m. July 15 will feature the full-length premiere of the documentary “Monarch: Generation Treasures” produced by Cape May Point Arts and Science Center, followed by talks and Q&A with distinguished guests representing World Wildlife Fund Mexico and Mexico’s National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP). The organizations play a critical role in protecting the forests that shelter millions of monarchs each year.
Their participation offers a unique opportunity for the public to hear firsthand about conservation efforts taking place at the monarchs’ overwintering grounds and the international partnerships helping to preserve one of nature’s most remarkable migrations.
Project Monarch Exchange serves as both a scientific summit and a collaborative workshop focused on advancing monarch conservation in North America.
Scientists, researchers and others will work to develop best-practice guidelines for monarch tagging and field research, strengthen Project Monarch’s data systems and mobile app, identify future priorities and ultimately create a coordinated roadmap for upcoming research and conservation activities.
Visit capemaypointartsandsciencecenter.org for tickets and more event information.
