UConn Spring Valley Student Farm – Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed Presentation
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Presentations held at 5:00 & 7:00 PM
What is special about Monarch butterflies and milkweed? Come to UConn Spring Valley Student Farm (SVSF) to learn about this magnificent butterfly species and how you can help them! Get tips on how to attract them to your yard. Hint: the answer involves a special plant! If you are lucky you will get to see some butterflies in action.
The special monarch butterfly presentation at SVSF on Tuesday, June 26 at 5:00 & 7:00 PM is suitable for all ages. For more information please contact SVSF Farm Manager Julia.Cartabiano@uconn.edu.
In addition to the Monarch butterfly presentation, the students living and working at SVSF will lead guided tours of the fields, greenhouses and Edible Forest Garden from 3:00-8:00 PM. You can see the fish and plants growing in our aquaponics system and learn about many other on-going sustainability projects including Solar Thermal. The tours are open to all.
Feel free to join us any Tuesday from 3-8 PM through August 21 for some hands-on learning with plants and soil. No previous experience necessary! We provide the tools, techniques and opportunity to explore the fascinating world of healthy food production. Remember to dress for outdoor conditions.
SVSF produce is served at Chuck and Augie’s restaurant and One Plate Two Plates in the Student Union and at select dining halls. It is available for purchase at the Farm Fresh Market, located in front of UConn Homer Babbidge Library, every Thursday from 11:30 to 1:30 May through August.
Spring Valley Student Farm is collaboration with Dining Services, Residential Life, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, EcoHouse as part of First Year Programs and Learning Communities, Office of Environmental Policy, and Office of Public Engagement – Service Learning. Please visit our webpage for more details about our program. http://dining.uconn.edu/spring-valley-farm/
The farm is located at 104 Spring Manor Road, Mansfield, CT, 06268 just off Route 32 north of the Route 44 intersection. Turn at the big blue UConn Spring Manor Farm sign. GPS address is 1327 Stafford Road, Storrs Mansfield, 06268. For more information or detailed directions please contact Julia Cartabiano, Farm Manager at Julia.cartabiano@uconn.edu or phone 860-508-7706 for more details.
We look forward to seeing you at the Farm!
For more information, contact: Julia Cartabiano at 860-508-7706