Milkweed-cages

Monarch butterflies are endangered and it is no breaking news. But, how do we humans contribute in ensuring that these beautiful and unique creatures are saved from becoming completely extinct so that their infamous migration towards South prevails? Well, we can begin with planting milkweed plants as they are the solo host of these butterflies where they feed and lay eggs.

Millions of monarch butterflies are preparing this month to take flight from their Southern Mexican overwintering venues. Sadly, due to habitat destruction and pesticides, the numbers of monarch butterflies making the migration back from Mexico is declining. Help conserve the monarch butterfly by planting home or school butterfly gardens or "Waystations" for migrating monarchs to rest, breed and get nectar during their migration from Mexico to the US and Canada.