Meet with a Monarch Specialist

Monarch butterflies have arrived at the Ellwood Butterfly Grove! Join Charis van der Heide, Monarch Butterfly Expert and Senior Biologist with Althouse and Meade to learn about the monarch butterflies at Ellwood. Discover the secrets of these magnificent butterflies and their extraordinary migration journey. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from an expert and witness the beauty of monarch butterflies up close.

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Park at Ellwood Mesa Open Space & Sperling Preserve parking area, 7729 Hollister Avenue, across the street from Ellwood Elementary (view on Google Maps). From there, follow the trail to the Ellwood Main butterfly grove. The walk is 0.8 miles. Bring water, hat, sunscreen, or whatever you need for your comfort. From the parking lot, follow the trail to the Main Grove at Ellwood. The walk is 0.8 miles. Bring water, hat, sunscreen, or whatever you need for your comfort.