A Monarch butterfly perches on a milkweed plant.
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July 16, 2019 - 10:00 AM
KELOWNA - The metamorphosis of the butterfly, transforming from a caterpillar into something beautiful yet temporary, is a reflection of life as a whole. We all go through similar changes throughout our lives, even if we don't sprout wings. For Natasha Girard, executive director at Central Okanagan Hospice Association, it's a symbolic creature.
The Hospice Association is hosting the seventh annual Butterfly Effect on July 21, an event that releases hundreds of butterflies into the wild in honour of lost loved ones and other special people in our lives.
"It's a chance for our community to come together to honour the people who've touched our lives," Girard said.
The event, held at Falcon Ridge Farms on 579 Rifle Rd., will see 500 butterflies from a farm in Langley released into the world. Girard said more than 3,700 butterflies have been released at the event over the years.
"It's a very tranquil setting," she said.
If someone wants to release a butterfly themselves, they can pay $35 for one or $90 for three. All proceeds go towards the Association's Bereavement programs. Girard expects a large turnout, as more than 650 people attended last year's event.
The event is free for anyone to attend. It's held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 21.
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