Bill Calvert is one of the leading experts on monarchs! From: William Calvert [mailto:wmcalvert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 2:44 PM To: Monarch Butterfly discussion list Subject: [DPLEX-L:35467] Tour to Monarch Overwintering Sanctuaries Dear Monarch Enthusiasts, We still have a few spaces left for the February 28th to March 7th trip! A TOUR TO THE MONARCH OVERWINTERING SANCTUARIES IN THE HEART OF MEXICO Under the leadership of Dr. William Calvert and Bonnie Chase, the Monarch Watch of Texas is offering a life-time opportunity to see the monarch butterflies in their roosting grounds in Mexico during the week of February 28 through March 7, 2009. The trip is also designed to show you an aspect of Mexico not seen in regular tourist excursions - Mexicans living in a rural area trying to grapple with problems of making a living off the land while trying to conserve the monarch butterfly. Emphasis will be on the monarch butterflies and exploring the natural history of the region, but the trip also will include many cultural and culinary delights and a visit to the Paricutin volcano near Uraupan. The cost of the trip is $1,400, based on double occupancy. International airfare is not included. For more information, please contact: Bonnie Chase at bchasemail@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:bchasemail@xxxxxxxxx> or William Calvert at wmcalvert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:wmcalvert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>.