Friday July 26, 5-7 p.m.
Release and Short Presentation at 6 p.m.
Join us for a truly unique happy hour featuring a live Monarch butterfly release from the terrace of The Monarch Bar. The drink menu of this Kansas City-based, James Beard Award-Winning cocktail bar and lounge is designed by star bartender Brock Schulte and features specialty creations inspired by the seasonal migratory pattern of the Monarch butterfly. During this exclusive event, sip on a premium butterfly-themed cocktail and learn how to promote Monarch butterfly populations by offering the right host and nectar plants in your home garden or landscape.
PRESENTER: Eric Perrette, senior gardener and butterfly expert at Powell Gardens
REGISTRATION: $35 (ticket includes one Monarch craft cocktail, bar nuts, a spectacular live butterfly release, a 15-minute presentation about Monarchs and a discussion of host plants, plus a donation to Powell Gardens)
Additional cocktails and bar snacks will be available for purchase and the Monarch encourages additional donations to Powell Gardens during its annual Butterfly Festival July 26—August 11.
LOCATION: 4808 Roanoke Parkway, Kansas City
Members receive a 10% discount on classes, programs and ticketed events unless otherwise indicated. Select member login via the link in the menu bar and the discount will be applied at checkout. For new members or members without a login select register via the link in the menu bar.