Tag a Monarch with The Botanic Garden!

Help monarch butterflies on their incredible journey to Mexico by sponsoring and tagging one at The Botanic Garden! Your support helps us protect this vital species and contributes to migration tracking efforts. Please note that many monarchs do not make it to Mexico, which is why this is an important event to support and learn more about migration.

🦋 $100 – Tag Your Own Monarch + Reception:

• Tag your own butterfly at The Garden Tagging Reception (choose a date at checkout)

• Butterfly mug & magnet

• 20% off Visitor Center gift shop

• Certificate with your name and tag number

• Learn how to tell your monarch’s sex and explore the magic of migration

• Enjoy light snacks during the tagging celebration

🦋 $50 – Sponsor a Monarch (no reception included)

• We tag a butterfly for you!

• Butterfly mug & magnet

• 20% off Visitor Center gift shop

• Certificate with your name and tag number

🌿 IMPORTANT: If you chose $100 level, please be sure to select the correct date when checking out to join us on our Tagging Celebration Dates: August 24 or September 7 (weather and butterflies permitting - dates may change).

Please be sure to include your complete and correct contact information. We will contact you with exact times on dates. Tentatively set at 10am. We will contact you with all final details once you register and the dates are closer. Please select your date at the check out for $100 level.

Location: The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park – 1490 Red Drive, Traverse City

Questions? Contact Ada Takacs at 231-649-1375 or [email protected]

Event Venue

The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, 1490 Red Drive, Traverse City, United States