In 2017 Sara rode her bicycle 10,201 miles following the monarch migration. Her goal was to be a voice for the monarch, by giving presentations, interviews and connecting with people along the route (www.beyondabook.org). In 2021 her book, Bicycling with Butterflies, was published, reaching even more people.
“The monarchs need us. They can’t call politicians to demand healthy prairies or rally for native gardens. But we can. We might not be able to fly like butterflies, but we can bike alongside them and be their voice.” – Sara Dykman
This fall, she is organizing a motorcycle (not bicycle this time) book tour from her home state of Kansas to where the monarchs overwinter in Mexico. She is speaking to NPSOT chapters about her trip with the monarchs and how we can help protect the migration. She anticipates being in Texas in mid/late October.
Sara’s NPSOT Speaking Engagements
For a full calendar of Sara’s speaking engagements, visit her website. Below are her upcoming book signings and/or presentations with locations in Texas, hosted by Native Plant Society of Texas chapters.
Salado on October 7th. There are 2 events this date: Salado Public Library from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, the Harker Heights Library from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.
Salado on October 8th. The event will be held at the Salado Community Center (601 N Main St, Salado) from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., followed by a Native Milkweed Plant Sale at the Community Center. Read more details on the Tonkawa chapter website.
Spring on October 9th. Meet the Author Pot-Luck Dinner from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., co-hosted by Pines and Prairies Chapter. Seats are limited. Register here.
Online, October 10th. Pines & Prairies Chapter Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting.
Spring on October 10th. The event will be held at the Spring Creek Nature Center (1300 Riley Fuzzel Rd, Spring) from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Read more details on the Pines and Prairies chapter website or register here.
San Marcos on October 18th. The event will be held at the San Marcos Discovery Center (430 Riverside Dr, San Marcos) from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Burnet on October 21st for a special event and book signing. The event will be held at Agrilife Extension Building (607 N. Vandeveer St, Burnet) from 10:00am-noon. This event is free and open to the public. Read more details on the Highland Lakes chapter website.
Kerrville on October 22nd. The event will be held at Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library (505 Water St., Kerrville) from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Read more details on the Kerrville chapter website.
New Braunfels on October 24th. The event will be held at the New Braunfels Public library meeting room (700 E. Common St, New Braunfels): Social 5:45 p.m., business meeting 6:15 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m.
Online, October 24th. New Braunfels Chapter Meeting at 6:30 p.m. See Zoom meeting details.
In January, Wilco chapter will host a special Zoom session with Sara, live from Mexico!
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