See beginning of monarch journey

MILANVILLE, PA — Join naturalist Ed Wesely to see the entire lifecycle of the monarch butterfly first-hand on Saturday, August 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s Butterfly Barn, 4.5 miles north of the Narrowsburg Bridge on the River Road (Pennsylvania side).

See monarch eggs, caterpillars of all sizes and chrysalids, and watch adult butterflies released to the winds that will carry them thousands of miles to their Mexican wintering grounds. With luck, participants might see an adult hatch out of the chrysalis.

Wesely will demonstrate how to tag an adult butterfly before releasing it and explain why tagging is essential to knowledge of this insect. Since 1994, he has rescued monarch eggs and caterpillars from at-risk milkweed plants in the Milanville and Honesdale areas. With the invaluable aid of local children, Barbara Yeaman and Wesely consistently hatch and release about 450 monarch butterflies each summer.

For more information call 570/226-3164 or visit butterflybarn.org.

Angler’s Market and Summerfest
return to fly fishing center

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum will host its annual Angler’s Market and Summerfest with the ever-popular antique angling appraisals on August 30.

Antique and contemporary angling tackle and accessories, angling books, sporting collectibles and other accessories related to fishing and the outdoors will be available. The day will also include the second annual Great Catskill Fish Race on Wulff Run, a silent auction and a gaming bucket raffle.

For more information call 845/439-4810.

PA biologist discusses bobcat population

LAKE WALLENPAUPACK, PA — Furbearer biologist Matt Lovallo of the Pennsylvania Game Commission will present a slide program on bobcat research and management on Wednesday, August 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Lacawac Sanctuary’s Carriage House.

Elusive and seldom seen, the bobcat, Pennsylvania’s only feline predator, can weigh up to 35 pounds. Lovallo will rely on recent research studies to discuss what has happened to the bobcat population over the last 15 to 20 years. A $3 donation is requested.

Lacawac Sanctuary, a 500-acre nature preserve, offers environmental and historical programs, hiking trails, a native plant garden and tours. For more information call 570/689-9494 or visit lacawac.org.