Plant Milkweed for Monarchs and also for Other Butterflies
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Monarch Migration
Originally published in American Butterflies, “A Little Help from Some Friends: The Monarch Joint Venture” was written in 2010 when Monarch Joint Venture was fairly new. With the long term health of the Monarch migration uncertain, MJV and its work involving Monarch conservation is more important than ever.
The Monarch Fueling Project
Butterfly gardens do not discriminate! All butterflies are welcome and encouraged to visit. This spring however, one butterfly, the Monarch, needs a little extra care and encouragement. Monarch populations are low and as the spring migration progresses, we can extend a special welcome to Monarchs by making sure that the nectar plants they favor are…
Choosing Which Milkweed to Plant
Planting milkweed for Monarchs is one of the important first steps in starting a butterfly garden this spring. Once you have decided to plant milkweed, the next step is to choose which type of milkweed will be best for your site. Monarch Joint Venture has a brochure that details the milkweed species that are native to…
Certify your Monarch garden with North American Butterfly Association
Did you know that most of the gardeners who have certified their butterfly gardens with NABA include milkweed in their list of plants? In response to the overwhelming popularity of gardening for Monarchs, NABA has added a second outdoor, waterproof sign to its butterfly garden certification program! Certified butterfly gardeners who wish to display this…
Mission Monarch team in Iowa
Here is a group of high school students in Waverly, Iowa who are helping Monarch populations. They have created a nice website with information that is appropriate to share with schools. In addition to educating through their website, they have been raising funds for various butterfly conservation organizations. http://wsrmonarchproject.weebly.com
Tropical Milkweed and the Injurious Effects of Well-Meaning People from American Butterflies magazine
The latest issue of NABA’s member publication American Butterflies is in the mail! Featured in this issue of American Butterflies is an article discussing Tropical Milkweed and its effect on Monarchs. Despite widely distributed public opinions to the contrary, we suggest that you don’t give up on Tropical Milkweed just yet. Read the full article at: Tropical Milkweed and the Injurious…