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FREP Noon Network -Annual Membership Meeting, Officer Elections, Monarch Program
January 8 @ 1:00 pm
Program: Monarchs and Margaritas
By: Vince Mosca, Hey and Associates. Inc.
Location: The Centre of Elgin
Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120
| Over the last three decades, the populations of Monarch Butterflies have crashed by 90% from habitat loss, agricultural practices and climatic factors. This program will discuss the incredible journey of the migration of monarchs from the US and Canada to the highlands of Central Mexico. Discover fascinating connections between Mexican cultural traditions, monarchs, and the tequila producing region of Mexico. |
| With the help of everyday people who create friendly habitats for monarchs, there is still hope for the monarchs’ long-term survival. Learn about the factors of endangerment, efforts to reverse the trend and interesting cultural ties with monarchs and people. |
| The program also will discuss information about our local Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge and the importance of open space protection. In addition, there will be on update on the USFWS’s proposed listing of the monarch as a federally listed threatened species |
