Welcome Home, Monarchs!

Characters:

• Narrator
• Fir Tree
• Squirrel
• Owl

Narrator: Welcome to the high hills of Mexico. The cool green forest is waiting.

Fir Tree: I am a tall Oyamel fir tree. My soft green needles are ready.

Squirrel: I run up and down the tree. I look at the bright blue sky.

Are they here yet?

Owl: Whoo, whoo! Not yet, little friend. But they are very close.

They fly a long, long way.

Narrator: Millions of orange butterflies are coming. They fly all the way from the north.

This forest is their winter home.

Fir Tree: I will keep them warm. They will sleep on my branches.

My branches are like a warm blanket.

Squirrel: I must clean up the forest floor. I sweep the leaves.

I want it to look nice for our guests!

Owl: Look up! Look up at the sun! I see a bright orange cloud.

They are here!

Narrator: The butterflies land on the trees. They cover the green branches in orange.

Fir Tree: Welcome, little butterflies! Rest your wings here.

Squirrel: Wow! The forest is so pretty now. We are so happy you are home.

Owl: Sleep tight, sweet butterflies. We will watch over you all winter.

Narrator: The forest is quiet and peaceful. The big trip is over.