Tag: monarch butterfly
Monarchs and milkweed
Scientists predict that migratory monarchs will soon become extinct due to climate change and habitat loss. Planting native milkweed can help them survive.
SWCD continues support for monarch butterflies
The Mahoning County Soil and Water Conservation District is once again collecting milkweed seed pods beginning on Sept. 1 and continuing through November.
How to collect milkweed seed pods
Milkweed seed pods can be collected from September to November. Then the seeds can be planted or donated to a local soil and water conservation district.
How to help endangered monarch butterflies
Learn how you can help endangered monarch butterflies by implementing conservation practices in community gardens, local parks and your own backyard.
How to choose milkweed for your garden, landscape
Milkweed is a beneficial host plant for Monarch butterflies. Learn how to narrow down which varieties will work well in your yard or garden.
Beaver Creek program supports butterflies
The Milkweed Mud Pies program at the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center was a start to helping monarch butterflies survive and thrive.
Milkweed cultivars attract, support monarchs
University of Kentucky entomologists found native milkweed cultivars in small gardens effectively attract and support monarchs.
It’s in the DNA: Monarchs make the trip to Mexico
The annual monarch butterfly migration is a natural phenomenon. Learn more about how they survive the long flight to Mexico, Florida and California.
The unforgettable flight of the butterfly
Julie Geiss recalls a monarch butterfly migration she was lucky enough to witness during her youth.
Monarch butterfly counts up, bird count begins
It's time to plan for the Great Backyard Bird Count, running Feb. 15-18. The GBBC allows volunteers to take a snapshot of global bird populations.