Join Monarch Butterfly Specialist & Senior Biologist, Charis van der Heide, to learn about monarch butterflies at Ellwood. Discover the secrets of these magnificent butterflies and their extraordinary migration journey. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from Charis and witness the beauty of monarch butterflies up close!

Charis will be in the Ellwood Main butterfly grove on Saturday December 2nd from 10:30am-12. Come by any time in that window.

Park at Ellwood Mesa Open Space & Sperling Preserve parking area, 7729 Hollister Avenue, across the street from Ellwood Elementary (view on Google Maps). From there, follow the trail to the Ellwood Main butterfly grove. The walk is 0.8 miles. Bring water, hat, sunscreen, or whatever you need for your comfort. 

Please sign up so we know how many to expect and can notify you of any changes.