I had the most incredible experience today! I had the unique opportunity to release Monarchs with adults with disabilities at Gallagher Center. I, along with horticulturalists named Jan and Suse, got to teach them about the lifecycle of Monarchs. I had representatives from every stage, from egg to chrysalis to show as examples. We had the chance to show everyone, up close, each stage. They we so responsive and excited!
After the teaching, we went outside to their Monarch Way Station, which we helped build this past Spring. It is an absolutely lovely garden! Once outside and seated, just about everyone (the crowd grew bigger than expected) had the chance to launch a Monarch. I am going to treasure the joy and delight on their faces for the rest of my days! It was so wonderful, I want to go back and do it again and again. It made all the time and energy I am putting in raising Monarchs so worth it. My cup is overflowing today...
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