Copper & Kings Presents: Brandy for Butterflies

Brandy for Butterflies is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Proceeds from the event will benefit Re-Wilding Louisville.

In 2022, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (ICUN) announced the addition of the eastern migratory monarch butterfly to the endangered species list. The delicate and dedicated species is known for its remarkable annual 3,000-mile migration. During the last 30 years, its population has decreased by more than 80 percent due to habitat loss, climate change, and herbicide use.

Since its inception, Copper & Kings Distillery has provided sanctuary to the species with a dedicated 4,300 square foot Monarch butterfly way station lush with critical pollinators, including milkweed, which is the only place the monarch lays its eggs.

Copper & Kings will host Brandy for Butterflies, coinciding with the fall migration, to celebrate and raise money for Re-Wilding Louisville. This collaborative organization funds pollinator gardens at non-profit facilities in Louisville.

Copper & Kings Brandy for Butterflies, featuring a monarch tag and release in partnership with Idlewild Butterfly Farm and Insecaritum.

The event will feature specialty cocktails and food from Copper & Kings that showcase local, native ingredients. A portion of profits to be donated to ReWilding.

Several local vendors offer handmade jewelry, pottery, decor, and more.

Live soulful pop jams will be provided by Nick Lozano.

Crafting, Education, and Volunteer Sign Up stations provided by Idlewild, KY Nature Preserve, Beargrass Thunder, and Wild Ones.

Purchase an Activity Card to visit all craft and experience stations, such as take-home wildflower bombs, monarch crafting, butterfly tagging, hair tinsel, face painting and more. 100% of Activity Card purchases are to be donated to ReWilding.

Donations are accepted for the release raffle. Raffle winners to release tagged monarchs.

Brandy for Butterflies is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Proceeds from the event will benefit Re-Wilding Louisville, a collaborative organization that plants Native Pollinator Gardens for Louisville area non-profit organizations.