Monarch butterfly
Are monarch butterflies becoming extinct?
The monarch population has dropped by an estimated 80 percent over the past 15 years.” Scientists fear the species will become extinct within the next 20 years, according to a study published in 2017 in the journal, Biological Conservation. (https://monarchjointventure.org)
What can I do to help?
Start by planting milkweed and nectar plants that are native to your area. Garden organically to minimize your impacts on monarchs, their food plants and other pollinators. ( https://www.onegreenplanet.org )
Monarch butterflies lay their eggs on milkweed plants
Once the eggs hatch, the monarch larva eats the leaves of milkweed. This is the only plant that they can eat.
Monarch waystation
What is a Monarch Waystation
Monarch Waystations are places that provide resources necessary for monarchs to produce successive generations and sustain their migration. For more information: https://monarchwatch.org/waystations/
Butterfly Milkweed
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Pink Swamp Milkweed
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