Monarchs and Marigolds

Name: Monarchs and Marigolds
Start: 2026-08-29
End: 2026-08-29
Location: Sonoma

The inaugural ‘Monarchs and Marigolds’ event takes place at the Sonoma Barracks on August 29. Organized by California State Parks, this cultural gathering explores the intersection of nature and tradition through film and educational presentations to celebrate Day of the Dead and Hispanic Heritage Month.

Date: Aug 29, 2026
Location: Sonoma

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Monarchs and Marigolds

Date: Aug 29, 2026
Location: Sonoma

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Event summary

Highlights

Film screening of ‘For Day of the Dead, I Followed This Flower’s Journey’
Monarch butterfly migration lecture by The Xerces Society
Exploration of Día de los Muertos traditions and symbols

The program features a screening of César Martínez Barba’s short film, which focuses on the journey of marigolds and their role in family memories. Participants can learn about the cultural importance of these flowers, which are traditionally used on altars to attract the souls of the deceased during Día de los Muertos.

In addition to the film, a guest speaker from The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation will present a lecture on the fall migration of monarch butterflies. The talk explains the insects' journey from Northern California to Mexico, which typically concludes in time for late-autumn celebrations. This three-hour event is one of several local activities scheduled to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Sonoma Barracks; www.sonomanews.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Sonoma

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