Elkhart opens new butterfly habitat

Elkhart opens new butterfly habitat
Staff report
The Village of Elkhart, Illinois
Elkhart is celebrating nature and plants at a new exhibit located along Route 66. A ceremony along with a day of family friendly activities is being planned Saturday, June 12.
A new “Elkhart Monarch Flyway” Native Plant and Pollinator Habitat, is located at the corner of Historic Route 66 and Governor Oglesby Street in Elkhart, and  will open to the public after a brief ceremony at 9:45 a.m.  Saturday, June 12.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. several activities are scheduled in the Village.  At the Flyway, enjoy a tour of the native plants and an opportunity to receive a free Native Plant Kit (while supplies last).  Also at the habitat location, there will be a photo opportunity with a giant six foot monarch butterfly.  The event will encourage attendees to experience a different opportunity – involving nature and plants - on Illinois’ Route 66 Scenic Byway and the Route 66 Monarch Flyway.  

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