LEARN
If you're passionate about hands-on learning and connecting with nature, we invite you to explore the workshops at Monarch Park’s Land Lab & Butterfly Way Station!
Our interactive experiences are designed for a wide range of participants—whether you're a casual nature enthusiast or in the 'helping professions' seeking graduate credit or CEUs. From getting involved in conservation efforts to learning about environmental justice, or simply connecting with others who share your interests, there’s something for everyone!
Join us to grow, learn, and make a positive impact. For more information or to check out our upcoming workshops, click the images.
Our interactive experiences are designed for a wide range of participants—whether you're a casual nature enthusiast or in the 'helping professions' seeking graduate credit or CEUs. From getting involved in conservation efforts to learning about environmental justice, or simply connecting with others who share your interests, there’s something for everyone!
Join us to grow, learn, and make a positive impact. For more information or to check out our upcoming workshops, click the images.
Professional Development • Graduate Credit • CEUs
Community Education
Fire in the Field: A Workshop on Ecological Burning for Conservation
04/12/2025
04/12/2025
Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop at Monarch Park’s Land Lab & Butterfly Way Station in Albany, Ohio, on Saturday, April 12th, 2025!
Fire in the Field: A Workshop on Ecological Burning for Conservation will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the role of prescribed fire in habitat restoration, specifically for Monarch butterfly habitats. Participants will gain practical experience in planning and executing a prescribed burn, while also learning about fire safety, best practices for ecological burning, and the ecological benefits of fire in habitat restoration efforts.
It’s a great chance to enhance your understanding of conservation and contribute to meaningful ecological work. For more information or to sign up, click here!
Please note: Fire in the Field is the face-to-face component of a graduate course called Water, Earth, Wind, and Fire, which is part of a broader professional development program for Science and Social Studies educators: Through the Eyes of Butterflies.
Fire in the Field: A Workshop on Ecological Burning for Conservation will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the role of prescribed fire in habitat restoration, specifically for Monarch butterfly habitats. Participants will gain practical experience in planning and executing a prescribed burn, while also learning about fire safety, best practices for ecological burning, and the ecological benefits of fire in habitat restoration efforts.
It’s a great chance to enhance your understanding of conservation and contribute to meaningful ecological work. For more information or to sign up, click here!
Please note: Fire in the Field is the face-to-face component of a graduate course called Water, Earth, Wind, and Fire, which is part of a broader professional development program for Science and Social Studies educators: Through the Eyes of Butterflies.
Community Education
Plants, Pollinators, and People
05/31/2025
05/31/2025
Want to spend the day connecting with nature? Join us for the Plants, Pollinators, and People workshop at Monarch Park’s Land Lab & Butterfly Way Station on Saturday, May 31st from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM!
Here’s what’s in store:
It’s going to be a fun, interactive day all about plants, pollinators, and how we can support them! DM for more details or to sign up. We’d love to see you there!
Here’s what’s in store:
- Hands-on Plant Identification Walk 🌿
- Plant Drawing & Labeling Activity 🎨
- Journaling to document your discoveries 📖
- Native Plant Craft Workshop to get creative with what we’ve learned 🌺
It’s going to be a fun, interactive day all about plants, pollinators, and how we can support them! DM for more details or to sign up. We’d love to see you there!
Not for Credit
6/12/25
Creating a Monarch Butterfly Way Station
COMING SOON!
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A weekend. You. Friends you know and friends you just met.
Bring your tent, or upgrade to one of ours...
Learn about environmental and social justice &
earn professional development credit.
Bring your tent, or upgrade to one of ours...
Learn about environmental and social justice &
earn professional development credit.
FIRE
In need of a rescue signal? Want to make a flame for your hot flame? No matter the reason, everyone should know how to start a friction fire!
In need of a rescue signal? Want to make a flame for your hot flame? No matter the reason, everyone should know how to start a friction fire!
WATER
It makes up 60% of your body. We need it to survive... so could you find some, and make it safe, if it didn't come from the tap or from a bottle?
It makes up 60% of your body. We need it to survive... so could you find some, and make it safe, if it didn't come from the tap or from a bottle?
MEDICINE
From breaks and scrapes to sore throats and chapped lips, the first-aid you need is all around... just look for the right plants on the ground!
From breaks and scrapes to sore throats and chapped lips, the first-aid you need is all around... just look for the right plants on the ground!
LEATHER
Stylish, yet simple; your handmade, leather journal will capture your memories and ideas this weekend and beyond...
Stylish, yet simple; your handmade, leather journal will capture your memories and ideas this weekend and beyond...
FOOD
Dandelions, blackberries, and spicebush! Oh my! Learn how to turn your next hike into a quest for a gourmet delight.
Dandelions, blackberries, and spicebush! Oh my! Learn how to turn your next hike into a quest for a gourmet delight.
BLADE
Don't be afraid of your blade! Learn how to sharpen and care for it the RIGHT way while honing your new carving skills that will be sure to impress.
Don't be afraid of your blade! Learn how to sharpen and care for it the RIGHT way while honing your new carving skills that will be sure to impress.
SHELTER
Did you know a pile of twigs and leaves could save your life? Build a debris shelter designed to protect you down to -40° Fahrenheit.
Did you know a pile of twigs and leaves could save your life? Build a debris shelter designed to protect you down to -40° Fahrenheit.
FUN
Laughter is the best medicine, so recharge with some solo and team play! Challenge yourself or your friends!
Laughter is the best medicine, so recharge with some solo and team play! Challenge yourself or your friends!
STAR PARTY
Join us for the Perseids meteor shower, and enjoy one of the most spectacular light shows on Earth! Food, fire, music, and telescopes are on us. BYOB (no glass bottles, please). Separate ticket purchase required.
Join us for the Perseids meteor shower, and enjoy one of the most spectacular light shows on Earth! Food, fire, music, and telescopes are on us. BYOB (no glass bottles, please). Separate ticket purchase required.