Milkweed for Monarchs Campaign

Over the past decade, monarch butterfly populations have decreased, and their migration is in danger of ceasing. These beautiful creatures are in danger for several reasons, but the largest among them is the loss of their milkweed habitat. We are dedicated to replacing this lost habitat through raising awareness, community engagement, modification of roadside plant management techniques, and planting lots of milkweed!

Planting Milkweed

Along the trail near the bridge, there were several existing patches of milkweed like the one above, but we have been planting new ones. We have transplanted milkweed near the North Harbour Road entrance, and we are planting a large number of seeds near the old Highway 21 entrance. Hopefully, they will take hold. We are also planting milkweed elsewhere in town.

How to Plant Common Milkweed

See below for a video explaining the planting of common milkweed: one of the main food sources for monarch butterfly caterpillars. If you are looking for seeds, contact us, or click here to find a retailer in North America who sells milkweed.

How to Raise Monarch Butterflies

The video below is a short tutorial on how to raise monarch butterflies: how to find them, what to feed them, where to keep them, and the process.