We have a special STEAM Saturday, and it’s all about Monarchs! Join us on Sat., May 8 for a full day of programs and educational activities focused on Monarch butterflies in the new Simmons Bank Ag Center.

10:30 a.m. Monarch Butterfly games led by Russell Orr in the Simmons Bank Ag Center

1 p.m. Marvelous Monarchs presented by Tara Dowdy, Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge park ranger, in the Simmons Bank Ag Center

• Learn about the life cycle and migration of monarch butterflies, and play a life-size monarch board game.

2 p.m. “The Monarch Life Cycle” led by Corbin Ekberg at the touch table in the Regional History Gallery

• Join the wildlife team as they show you the different life cycles of the Monarch butterfly with a fun program!

3 p.m. KEVA Plank Challenge in Dinosaur Hall

Free with your membership or park admission. Not a member? Join today!

*All programs are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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The mission of Discovery Park of America is to inspire children and adults to see beyond. Discovery Park of America is a 501(c)(3) public charity funded by generous individuals, corporations and foundations including its founder, the Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Foundation.