In 2022, the International Union of Conservation of Nature listed the monarch butterfly as endangered. Grow regional milkweeds and nectar plants to give these butterflies a boost. Any garden for ...

Two projects designed to increase and improve western monarch butterfly and pollinator habitats in Oregon will receive ...

Adult monarch butterflies possess two pairs of brilliant orange-red wings, featuring black veins and white spots along the edges. Males, who possess distinguishing black dots along the veins of their ...

In early December, federal wildlife officials will decide whether the monarch butterfly, which pollinates ... in the summer," said Matt Forister, a plant and insect ecologist at the University ...

Education Manager Katie-Lyn Puffer at Monarch Joint Venture said they work with communities, state agencies, and local and national organizations to raise awareness and advocate for monarchs. They ...

Tropical Milkweed is a popular ornamental plant featuring bright orange and yellow flowers. It is often planted in yards to attract the iconic monarch butterfly, which lays its eggs on the milkweed as ...

Butterflies sit on a pine tree at Monarch ... plant. A listing could also possibly limit their use of insecticides and herbicides. “There’s a lot of concern about how listing the monarch ...

Few insects are as beloved as the monarch butterfly. These fascinating creatures are beautiful, boldly colored and surprisingly strong — the North American monarch migrating thousands of miles during ...

Monarch butterfly eats from purple flowers. Image by Justin Docanto via Unsplash. Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are not just beautiful creatures; they play a crucial role in the ecosystems ...

San Francisco, CA – Today, California State Parks Foundation released a new analysis of data that confirms the importance of California state parks for the survival of the western monarch butterfly. A ...

One of the most recognizable and widely dispersed insects in North America may soon be headed for protections under the Endangered Species Act. In early December, federal wildlife officials will ...