Butterfly Landings Volunteer Planting Day (Morning Shift)

Join Heartland Conservation Alliance, Habitat Architects, and Bonny In Time for a hands-on day of restoration along the Blue River’s east bank!

As part of Renewing the Blue, volunteers will help bring Butterfly Island South to life by planting approximately 1,200 native plants designed to provide food and habitat for butterflies, pollinators, and other wildlife. Led by Lindsay Hoyt of Bonny In Time, this community planting will help transform a section of the Blue River Trail into a beautiful Butterfly Landing—a place where people can pause, connect with nature, and experience the restoration of the Blue River firsthand.

No experience is necessary. Come ready to get your hands in the soil and be part of a restoration project that will grow for years to come.

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Morning Shift: 9:00–11:30 AM
Rain Date: Sunday, October 25

Blue River East Bank | Butterfly Island South

Plant natives. Restore habitat. Create a place for people and pollinators.

Participant Qualifications:

You must:

• Register before the event for yourself AND any legal dependents under 18 or adults under your legal guardianship. For this event, anyone:
  • 15 or older can volunteer independently.
  • 14 and younger must be under parent or legal guardian supervision the entire time. 
     
• Review and accept the Volunteer Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risks, and Photo Release:

  • If you are 18 or older, click the link above to review the waiver and then electronically confirm your acceptance when finalizing your registration.

  • If you are under 18 or an adult under legal guardianship, you can register in one of two ways:

    1. Through a parent or legal guardian, who must add you to their registration and accept the waiver electronically.

    2. Independently, but you must provide a waiver signed by your parent or legal guardian either as a hard copy at the event or by emailing a scanned copy to the event contact beforehand.

What to Bring:

• Plenty of water appropriate for your needs and weather conditions.
• Sunscreen and/or bug spray as appropriate.
• Long pants and close toed shoes are recommended to protect against bugs.