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URL:https://kicmke.org/events/be-a-monarch-foster-family-introduction-sess
 ion-july-2025/
SUMMARY:Be a Monarch Foster Family
DESCRIPTION:Families will have the opportunity to experience the miracle of
  the Monarch life cycle and help foster caterpillars and butterflies with 
 grandfriends at Newcastle Place\, an assisted living facility. During this
  process\, kids will interact with the seniors and develop organic interge
 nerational relationships.\nRegister\nFamilies can register for one or mult
 iple dates:\n\n 	\n\n 	\n\n 	- August 5\n 	- August 12\n 	- August 19\n 	-
  August 26\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\nOnce your child gets an introductory les
 son on the Monarch life cycle\, they will spend the follow up sessions "hu
 nting" for milkweed\, Monarch eggs\, and caterpillars in nature. We will a
 lways meet in the Newcastle Place Highlands lobby and then travel in indiv
 idual vehicles to a nearby park or walking path to search. We will then re
 turn to Newcastle to refresh the habitat\, milkweed\, and introduce any ne
 w eggs or baby caterpillars to the established habitat. If any butterflies
  have emerged and are ready to be released\, we will share this experience
  with the residents.\nImpact\nThrough this fun activity\, seniors and fami
 lies will get to engage in conversations and foster not only butterflies b
 ut relationships. Memories will be created that will last a long time!\nWh
 en &amp\; Where\nSessions are scheduled between July 17 to August 26 so fa
 milies and seniors can share in the whole monarch life cycle.\n\nSign up f
 or one or all sessions. They will always take place between 1-2 p.m.\n\nNe
 wcastle Place\, 12600 N Port Washington Rd\, Mequon\, WI 53092\nRegistrati
 on Information\nParticipant Cap: 20 participants for the initial presenent
 ation on July 17. Three families at each subsequent session for milkweed a
 nd caterpillar hunting.\n\nAge: All ages are welcome!\n\nCost: Free\n\nMat
 erials: You do not need to bring any supplies or materials with you.\n\nQu
 estions: Please contact Kathy at kathy@kicmke.org with any questions.\n\nC
 ancellations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects
  come to life. However\, we understand illness and emergencies do come up 
 so if you can no longer participate\, please email me at kathy@kicmke.org 
 ASAP so we can fill your spot.\nOur Partners\nNewcastle Place is a senior 
 living community in Mequon and has had a Monarch habitat for several years
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