Monarch Butterfly Virtual Sightseeing Trip – Wild Ones Monthly Meeting

David Thompson has been leading a monarch butterfly education project in Madison over the summer which culminated with several children raising monarchs from the egg or caterpillar stage and releasing them as butterflies in late summer.   Last winter, David visited two monarch butterfly winter refuges in Mexico and he will be presenting his photos and talking about his experience at the October meeting of the local Wild Ones chapter. Through his photos, experience the beauty of millions of butterflies, verdant mountains, and timeless villages. Take a virtual sightseeing trip to one of Mexico’s most beautiful provincial capitals. Find out about threats to monarchs in Mexico and the US. David will also share about how you can introduce children to monarchs in Madison next summer.

Bio:

David H. Thompson received a Ph.D. in Zoology from the UW-Madison after studying Adelie penguins in Antarctica.  He was an Assistant Professor of Zoology in the UW Center System, conducted aerial surveys of birds along the Mississippi River for the Corps of Engineers, served as Education Director at the International Crane Foundation, and worked as a professional photographer.  Now retired, he travels, takes a few photography jobs a year, and serves as Vice Chair of the Friends of Lake Wingra.

About the Wild Ones:

Wild Ones strives to become a widely recognized voice for native plants and the sustainable landscaping movement, promoting increased use of native plantings that create living landscapes through grassroots efforts by example, education, marketing, and personalized support.  Find out more about the Wild Ones on their website.