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Jim’s Homestead Weaving Basket weaver on gourds. Several other gourd crafts and basket making classes available!

We now have new products at the primitive haus in Myerstown!
11/02/2026

We now have new products at the primitive haus in Myerstown!

11/02/2026
Time flys! Fall is going fast into winter! But we keep creating! We’ll be putting items in at the primitive haus on 501...
10/24/2026

Time flys! Fall is going fast into winter! But we keep creating! We’ll be putting items in at the primitive haus on 501 and Penny’s in bernville for winter selling soon.

10/24/2026

It's that time of year again when you may find Monarch roosting behavior along the dunes in Cape May Point. Last night, a small roost of 50+ monarchs formed on the corner of Cape Ave. and Lincoln Ave., and there is a chance of others forming in the next week.

To prepare, we wanted to reshare some important information about Monarch roosts.

First, why do roosts form? Cooler overnight temperatures in the fall make it difficult for most butterflies to fly. Monarchs need heat from the sun to move their muscles and keep their body temperatures up, as they are ectothermic creatures. Cold environmental conditions mimic the overwintering conditions in Mexico, and monarchs instinctively form close clusters on coniferous trees as a result.

Second, where can you find them? Interestingly, monarchs tend to roost in the same spots year after year in Cape May. While this phenomenon is not fully understood, these spots are likely the perfect roosting habitat. They tend to roost on non-native Japanese black pines that shield the monarchs from the wind while allowing them to be near nectar sources in the dunes. Locations in Cape May Point with high concentrations of coniferous trees to check for monarchs are the dune trail at the Cape May Point State Park and the dunes throughout Cape May Point.

If a monarch roost forms on public property, we will post about its location on Instagram and Facebook as soon as possible. If you are lucky enough to witness this roosting phenomenon, please do not harass or disturb the monarch roosts. Respect them from a distance. Roosting is an essential behavior for resting at night during their long migration. Additionally, never trespass on private property to view monarch roosts or to tag them.

Photo of monarchs roosting at Cape May Point in the fall of 2024 by Jack McDonough

10/24/2026
08/29/2026

BERKS COUNTY BEST KEPT SECRETS TOUR bags/tickets. Get yours for $12 while they last. We are ecstatic about being a part of the tour November 12-21, 2026. Penny’s Treasures & Gifts. 7168 Bernville Rd., Bernville. Next to Boyers. 610-587-8423 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

08/29/2026
08/29/2026

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