Behind the Pyramids | Special Episode: Monarch Madness at Moody Gardens

🎥 Behind the Pyramid Special Episode — Monarch Madness at Moody Gardens

Guest: Clayton Leopold
Host: Jared Schaller

Hey everyone! In this special episode of Behind the Pyramid, we’re fluttering into a celebration of one of nature’s most incredible migrations — the journey of the monarch butterfly! I spoke with Clayton Leopold to talk about Monarch Madness: Pollinator Festival, a free, family-friendly event happening right here at Moody Gardens on Saturday, October 11.

This event is all about raising awareness for the vital role that pollinators — like monarch butterflies, bees, and others — play in our ecosystems, and how we can help protect them.

🦋 Festival Highlights Include:
• Monarch butterfly tagging – get hands-on with real monarchs and contribute to international research efforts!
• Interactive activities and exhibits for both kids and adults.
• Native plant sales so you can build your own pollinator-friendly habitat at home.

Pollinators are essential to biodiversity and food production — yet their populations are declining fast. Events like Monarch Madness help turn education into action.

🎟️ The best part?
It’s totally free and open to the public — with activities happening all day long on the Moody Gardens grounds.
📍 When: Saturday, October 11
📍 Where: Moody Gardens, Galveston Island
🔗 Details: moodygardens.org
📞 Info Line: 409-744-4673