ENID, OK - You're invited to the Monarch License Plate Launch Party on Friday, November 1st from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The street party event will take place at the Butterfly Wall Mural at 323 S. Grand. Stop by and enjoy some nice fall weather and music by Van Damage.
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There will be hot chocolate, popcorn and adult beverages available. Plus games and face painting. A portion of proceeds from non-alcoholic drinks and popcorn will benefit The Oklahoma Nature Conservancy – Okies for Monarchs.
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This is a kickoff event for pre-orders of the new Monarch specialty license plate modeled after Enid's Butterfly Mural. The first 100 pre-orders receive a free packet of wildflower seeds from Johnston Seed. They will also have a chance to win a Butterfly Mural print signed by artist Rick Sinnett.
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In an online survey that was hosted by The Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma, more than 12,800 Oklahomans voted for their favorite of six monarch-themed license plate designs, according to a news release.
Local artist Rick Sinnett and other entrants voluntarily created the beautiful artwork for the public to vote on,” said Mike Fuhr, state director for The Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma. Sinnett's colorful design earned 3,383 votes to be selected for the new monarch-themed specialty license plate benefiting The Nature Conservancy.
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Last May, Gov. Stitt signed Senate Bill 170 authorizing the creation of a monarch-themed license plate to honor and raise awareness about the magnificent monarch.
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The nonprofit Nature Conservancy works to save the monarchs by conserving critical pollinator habitat throughout Oklahoma and teaming up with a broad range of groups, including farmers, ranchers, tribes, residents, government agencies, businesses, gardeners, artists and municipalities.
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The Butterfly Wall in Enid, Oklahoma and artist Rick Sinnett.
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