Head gardener Mike Murphy demonstrates monarch tagging in the Habitat For All Garden.

BETHEL — Award-winning author Sy Montgomery is coming to Bethel. As part of Mahoosuc Land Trust’s 4th Annual Habitat For All Monarch Festival. Montgomery will speak in person at the Gem Theater on Saturday evening, August 17. She will discuss her latest book, Of Time and Turtles, which recounts her experiences working at a hospital for sick, injured, and abandoned turtles and how land conservation protects these often critically endangered animals.

To reserve your seat for this pay-what-you-can event, visit the Gem Theater website – www.thegemtheater.com. Doors open at 5 p.m. for pizza and drinks (and a chance to meet Sy Montgomery), followed by the presentation at 6 p.m.

Joining her on Sunday at The Habitat For All Monarch Festival will be staff from the Turtle Rescue League (TRL) with live turtle ambassadors. The festival runs from 12 to 4 p.m. at Valentine Farm, 162 North Rd, Bethel. This year there will be more educational opportunities, from the Xerces Society and gardening demonstrations to the ever-popular “Bug Guy.” There will be talks in the garden, guided bird walks, story time, and plenty of kids’ activities.

Follow Mahoosuc Land Trust on Facebook or Instagram as they share more details about the event over the next several weeks. This has been a very popular event, and this year promises to have something for everyone who enjoys the outdoors.

There is no fee to attend the Habitat For All Monarch Festival, but guests are asked to register in advance for Sunday’s events as well to help aid in planning. Visit Mahoosuc.org/events-1