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Registration opens:
July 31st, 2025

Art of the Budding Naturalist

Mixed Media Monarch Painting
2025-08-14 11:00:00 2025-08-14 13:00:00 America/New_York Art of the Budding Naturalist This engaging art activity invites children aged 6-10 to explore the fascinating world of monarch butterflies through creative expression. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

Thursday, August 14
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-14 11:00:00 2025-08-14 13:00:00 America/New_York Art of the Budding Naturalist This engaging art activity invites children aged 6-10 to explore the fascinating world of monarch butterflies through creative expression. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

This engaging art activity invites children aged 6-10 to explore the fascinating world of monarch butterflies through creative expression.

We'll use acrylic paints in vibrant orange and white on striking black paper to paint monarch butterflies, learning about their unique life cycle and metamorphosis along the way.  The workshop will incorporate educational elements about the importance of monarchs and their role in pollination, while children create their own color pencil garden to create a setting for their painted Monarchs.  This hands-on activity fosters creativity, environmental awareness, and an appreciation for one of nature's most iconic species.  Space is limited.  Please register all children participating.

**It is recommended that parents bring a smock or old t-shirt for their child to wear.  Parents are expected to remain with their child during the duration of the class.

Funding for this program provided by the trustees of the Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies | Arts & Culture |

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Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
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The Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch is located in Blairstown on Lambert Rd. off of Rte. 94. The branch offers a children’s area, public computers, and a large public meeting room.

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