How You Can Help Save the Monarchs
Join the global effort to conserve the monarch butterfly population and their habitat.
Monarch butterflies are facing threats from habitat destruction, climate change, and pesticide use. However, with concerted effort from individuals and communities, we can make a difference. Here are ways you can get involved in monarch conservation:
- Plant Native Milkweed: Milkweed is the only plant monarch caterpillars eat. Planting milkweed in your garden or community provides essential breeding grounds for monarchs.
- Create a Monarch Waystation: Establish a monarch-friendly habitat with nectar plants and milkweed to support monarchs during their migration.
- Reduce Pesticide Use: Pesticides can be harmful to monarchs. Opt for natural pest control methods and avoid using pesticides in your garden.
- Participate in Citizen Science Projects: Join projects like the MLMP (Monarch Larva Monitoring Project) or Journey North to track migration patterns through tagging and tracking monarch butterflies in order to identify the most important sites for habitat conservation and restoration, and contribute to scientific research.
- Support Conservation Organizations: Donate to organizations working to protect monarch habitats and advocate for policies that support monarch conservation.
Together, we can ensure the survival of the monarch butterfly for future generations. Your actions, no matter how small, can have a big impact.