The time is drawing near once again for NOTL Palliative Care’s annual butterfly release event, where participants join in dedicating a butterfly to someone they love who has passed away — then, setting that butterfly free out into the world.

This will be the fourth annual butterfly release in Niagara-on-the-Lake, which will take place this year on Saturday, June 14, at the NOTL Community Centre at 1 p.m.

The event is a celebration of life for those grieving the loss of someone they care about, whether they were a loved one, a beloved member of the community or a dear pet.

The butterfly release allows participants to honour the one they lost and process their grief with others.

Those interested in joining the event have until May 31 to reserve a spot for themselves by purchasing a butterfly in the name of their loved one. Butterflies are $25 each.

To reserve a spot and a butterfly, contact the Palliative Care group at notlpc@bellnet.ca.