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WHAT IS OVERWINTERING

    Overwintering refers to the survival strategies employed by plants, insects, and animals during the winter season, when temperatures are low and food availability is limited. For plants, overwintering strategies include… Read More »WHAT IS OVERWINTERING

    WHY MONARCHS?

      ‘Cause they’re awesome!? The Monarch Butterfly is the poster child for biodiversity. Because they are so sensitive to changes in their ecosystems, scientists use butterfly populations and their behavioral shifts… Read More »WHY MONARCHS?

      ALL ABOUT MONARCHS

        Monarch butterflies live and breed throughout North America feeding on milkweed their favorite host plant. Monarch butterflies live primarily in meadows, grasslands and along roadsides, throughout North America. While most monarchs… Read More »ALL ABOUT MONARCHS

        LIFE CYCLE

          The monarch butterfly has four distinct life stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Source: Monarch Watch The Migration takes multiple Generations That’s right. Monarch migration happens over “generations”… Read More »LIFE CYCLE

          Water can and newly planted milkweed

          THE PROJECT

            Project Creator, Laura Velkei While we’ve moved into a new phase and a new location, we leave with a sense of sadness but also with hope. We are incredibly grateful… Read More »THE PROJECT

            PROTECT OUR PARKS

              Our public parks and spaces are for public use and enjoyment. They are also becoming increasing more critical in re-establishing biodiversity. State and local parks provide opportunities for outdoor recreation,… Read More »PROTECT OUR PARKS

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