Monarchs Rule! Exhibit

Location of Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia

Where

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144.
Visitor Center

When

Aug. 13, 2023 10:00 a.m. - Sept. 16, 2023 5:00 p.m.

By collecting and raising monarch caterpillars indoors, their chance of survival and turning into butterflies increases by 80%. Sky Meadows State Park has joined the national Save the Monarch initiative and is raising Monarch caterpillars collected in the park. Stop by the park Visitor Center to see the amazing transformation of Monarch caterpillars into butterflies.

Visitor Center hours are: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Ranger Laura and visitors release an adult monarch butterfly

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-592-3556
Email Address: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov