A class on monarch butterflies will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at the Sunflower Room, Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1208 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas.
The class is sponsored by the Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners. The class will be taught by Candy Dials and Charlotte VanWormer, Leavenworth County Extension Master Gardeners.
Known for their migration from Mexico to Canada each year, monarch butterflies lay their eggs on milkweed while they are on their journey.
The monarch population has decreased significantly during the past two decades, in part because of the decrease in native plants, including milkweed, on which their caterpillars feed.
The class will discuss how people can help bring back the monarch population.
Registration is not required for the class. There will be a $5 fee payable at the door. There will be no fee for certified Extension master gardeners. For more information, call 913-299-9300.