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Review:
Every year in October in a large eucalyptus grove in California’s Pacific Grove, thousands of monarch butterflies take a break from their long journey south to warmer places. They hang in thick clusters from each eucalyptus branch to keep warm, creating a stunning effect and attracting thousands of visitors. To protect butterflies and their preferred eucalyptus habitat, the city of Pacific Grove established the grove as a butterfly sanctuary. Visiting the sanctuary is free, and visitors can watch and admire monarch butterflies as long as they do not touch them. The sanctuary is maintained by Pacific Grove volunteers. The monarchs stay in their protected grove until February, when they continue their journey south.
Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, 250 Ridge Rd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, Phone: 831-648-5716
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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