Learn about the monarch butterfly and how to help conserve the species during a "Monarch & Milkweed Workshop" on Sunday, Aug. 21, at Ouabache State Park.

The workshop runs from 3 to 5 p.m. at the park lodge.

Participants will receive milkweed seeds and a monarch caterpillar to take home.

Advance registration is encouraged. To register, email jamstutz@dnr.IN.gov. A fee of $5 per person is due upon arrival.

The standard park entrance fee of $7 per in-state vehicle and $9 per out-of-state vehicle applies.

Ouabache State Park (stateparks.IN.gov/2975.htm) is at 4930 E. St. Rd. 201, Bluffton, 46714.

To view all DNR news releases, please see dnr.IN.gov.



Media contact: Teresa Rody, interpretive naturalist, Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, (260) 468-2127.