01/11/2026
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friends of Fredericksburg Nature Center will host a training program titled “Migration, Monitoring, and Milkweed - A Monarch Conservation Workshop” at the AgriLife Extension Building, 38 Business Court, Fredericksburg. This event aims to empower participants with knowledge and practical tools for monarch conservation. Participants will learn how to track monarchs, how to monitor and report data, what plants to grow to support the butterflies during their migration, and how to propagate and grow milkweed.
Presenters include Carla Stang, Sarah Hilburn, Barb Jansen, Maura Windlinger, and Gracie Waggener—all experienced Texas Master Naturalists who have been involved for many years in monarch research, tagging, and milkweed propagation. At the end of the workshop, attendees will leave with hands-on skills for use at home or in their communities, plus resources and information to join ongoing monitoring projects or start one themselves.
This free public workshop requires RSVP by emailing Gracie Waggener at [email protected]. A $10 donation is suggested to offset the cost of materials. There will be a short lunch break from 12:00 to 12:30, so participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Coffee, hot tea, and water will be provided. This workshop has also been approved for 4.5 hours of Texas Master Naturalist advanced training.
