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Monarchs were released July 17 at Pelican Woods Cemetery and Nature Trail in Breezy Point.

072121.PEJ.ButterflyRelease1(1).JPG — Monarchs stuck around for several minutes following their release at Breezy Point's annual monarch butterfly release on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Pelican Woods Cemetery and Nature Trail. Butterflies were available for purchase for $10 each at city hall before the release. Dan Determan / Echo Journal

July 23, 2021 at 6:00 AM

Monarchs fluttered amidst people and nature at the annual monarch butterfly release event Saturday, July 17, at Pelican Woods Cemetery and Nature Trail in Breezy Point. Butterflies were available for purchase for $10 each at city hall before the release.

072121.PEJ.ButterflyRelease2.JPG — Spectators young and old had the chance to interact with monarch butterflies at the annual Breezy Point monarch butterfly release event Saturday, July 17, at Pelican Woods Cemetery and Nature Trail. Dan Determan / Echo Journal

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