#monarchbutterflies — Public Fediverse posts

Once thought “messy,” native gardens are now realtor-approved — and can increase your home’s value https://www.allforgardening.com/1943847/once-thought-messy-native-gardens-are-now-realtor-approved-and-can-increase-your-homes-value/ #ArborDayFoundation #BlazingStars #FrontYardGarden #FrontYardGardening #FrontYard? #HomegrownNationalPark #MonarchButterflies #NationalAssociationOfRealtors #NationalWildlifeFederation #NativePlants #TimSnyder

Once thought “messy,” native plants are now realtor-approved — and can increase your home’s value https://www.allforgardening.com/1943603/once-thought-messy-native-plants-are-now-realtor-approved-and-can-increase-your-homes-value/ #ArborDayFoundation #BlazingStars #FrontYardGarden #FrontYardGardening #FrontYard? #HomegrownNationalPark #MonarchButterflies #NationalAssociationOfRealtors #NationalWildlifeFederation #NativePlants #TimSnyder

Once thought “messy,” native plants are now realtor-approved — and can increase home values https://www.allforgardening.com/1943098/once-thought-messy-native-plants-are-now-realtor-approved-and-can-increase-home-values/ #ArborDayFoundation #BlazingStars #FrontYardGarden #FrontYardGardening #FrontYard? #HomegrownNationalPark #MonarchButterflies #NationalAssociationOfRealtors #NationalWildlifeFederation #NativePlants #TimSnyder

Double monarch-ing on a Saturday afternoon. #Photography #MonarchButterflies #Chicago

Double monarch-ing on a Saturday afternoon. #Photography #MonarchButterflies #Chicago

Double monarch-ing on a Saturday afternoon. #Photography #MonarchButterflies #Chicago

Monarch butterflies in flight, an artwork that I made look like paper cut-outs by leaving a white edge.
Available on Folksy...
https://folksy.com/find/item/8530260

#FediGiftShop #ScottishArtist #MastoArt #CreativeToots
#Butterflies #MonarchButterflies #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #SupportSmallBusiness #NatureArt

#MonarchButterflies at the #ButterflyGarden, #WoodbinePark, East End, #Toronto
#butterflies #ButterflySky

Kansas will see an increase in monarch butterflies this fall

https://drinkofjesus.com/2026/09/04/kansas-will-see-an-increase-in-monarch-butterflies-this-fall/

#Queer #Activists Are Living in a Tree to Stop #Trump’s #BorderWall

In southern #Arizona, a predominantly #queer and #femme #ProtestCamp is risking arrest to protect a #cottonwood and stop a $500 million border wall project.

by John Washington, August 12 2026

Excerpt: "#KateScott, one of the key organizers on the ground in #Lochiel, said that despite the constant leering, clamoring construction, horn honking, and general unpleasantness of the local construction crews, 'a peace permeates this land.'

"She and others refer to the #CottonwoodTrees as 'grandmothers' after what she described as an ' #Indigenous women youth-led #solstice ceremony' that took place in Lochiel in late June. Scott, who is a co-founder of the #MadreanArchipelago #WildlifeCenter, was one of the first activists to try to protect the #cottonwoods as part of a broader effort to stop border wall construction.

" 'The #bees, the #MonarchButterflies, the #WildOregano,' Scott said, listing the species she and others have marveled at and taken comfort in. 'And all the while the #grandmothers are guiding us.'
Scott reflected on how it was a 'great loss' to watch the hundreds-year-old cottonwoods get destroyed.

"She’d spent much of the summer camping out near or directly underneath the cottonwood. This moment, she said, felt like a tipping point. 'I think people will be emboldened by our actions.' "

Read more:
https://www.lookoutnews.org/lochiel-tree-protesters-against-border-wall-protest/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/wW8VN

#USPol #LochielAZ #GrandmotherCamp #GrandmotherTree #CottonwoodTrees #ProtectTheSacred #NoBorderWall #TohonoOodhamNation #NoBorders #TreeSitters #Resistance
#MutualAid #CulturalPreservation #EndangeredSpecies #QueerActivists #IndigenousActivists

Ya, I know I haven't been spending my usual amount of time on the Fediverse lately, but the reason for that is that #MonarchButterflies are on the move southward already. #JourneyNorth has been getting reports of migratory roosts already, so even though it's as hot as it has been these days, I've been spending time outside observing and reporting on my observations.
Those of you who have the Project Monarch app on your phones/devices to track the butterflies that have been radio-tagged, be aware that the software has been updated, with a more available map of the butterflies that have already been reported. Since I'm writing this on a desktop, I don't have handy links for you except for their main page.

projectmonarch.org/

How to attract butterflies to your Texas garden after monarchs migrate north https://www.allforgardening.com/1934324/how-to-attract-butterflies-to-your-texas-garden-after-monarchs-migrate-north/ #ButterflySpecies #FlowersBlooming #GardeningTexas #JimWeber #MonarchButterflies #MothSpecies #PipevineSwallowtail #QueenButterfly #texas #TropicalMilkweed

Experts are planting 15,000 milkweeds along North Florida roadsides to support the local monarch butterfly population. #monarchbutterflies

https://phys.org/news/2026-07-butterfly-experts-milkweed-florida-roadsides.html

A group of monarch butterflies in flight. Monarchs are found primarily in North, Central, and South America but also sometimes found in other parts of the world.
https://folksy.com/find/item/8530260

#FediGiftShop #ScottishArtist #MastoArt #CreativeToots
#Butterflies #MonarchButterflies #OriginalArt #Drawing #MixedMedia #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #SupportSmallBusiness #NatureArt

#MonarchButterflies

https://x.com/saunieindiego/status/2072924294376837192

Chompie friend is getting bigger! We always leave some #milkweed to grow in our yard -- and it pays off!

#GardeningForPollinators #SolarPunkSunday #MonarchButterflies #MonarchCaterpillar

15 Flowers That Attract #MonarchButterflies

by Thomas Nelson

"As a devoted gardener, I have long been fascinated by the delicate yet resilient nature of the Monarch butterfly. Their annual migration and intricate life cycle inspire awe and admiration. By planting a garden filled with nectar-rich flowers, we can play an active role in preserving and nurturing these incredible creatures.

Monarch butterflies are particularly attracted to nectar-rich flowers that provide them with a reliable food source during their long migrations and breeding seasons. Here are some flowers that are known to attract and support Monarch butterflies."

Learn more:
https://thegardenmagazine.com/10-flowers-that-attract-monarch-butterflies/

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #Gardening #Butterflies #Flowers

Just as I was in the process of closing down for the night, something about Cirq du Soleil dropped into my email box that made me come back on here because it's about #MonarchButterflies in the costuming. And it's high Monarch breeding season in #Canada, which is where the email came from, announcing that #Cirq DuSoleil will be appearing in Canada. The theme, however, is light of Mexico being celebrated in Canada by the French-leaning troupe.

Keep an eye on these guys, they're notoriously fantastic!

cirquedusoleil.com/luzia

Why Aren't There Monarch Larvae on My Milkweed?

Milkweed can look perfect and still be quiet for part of the season. This article looks at why monarch larvae may be missing and what to watch for.

https://beeshaven.com/why-arent-there-monarch-caterpillar-on-my-milkweed/

#beeshaven #monarchbutterflies #milkweed #pollinatorgarden

Roadside milkweed is giving monarchs a new migration highway

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/roadside-milkweed-is-giving-monarchs-a-new-migration-highway/

Roadside milkweed is giving monarchs a new migration highway

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/roadside-milkweed-is-giving-monarchs-a-new-migration-highway/

Great #news!

#monarchbutterflies #nature
#greatnews

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/nature/animals/good-news-for-the-monarch-butterflies-for-a-change-heres-what-happened

So, I came across some of this near the #CommunityGarden, and identified it using #FloraApp as #SpreadingDogbane. Even though it's toxic (all plant parts, so handle with care), it is a #Maine #NativePlant and a favorite of #MonarchButterflies. I just don't want it growing in my community garden plot!

"Spreading dogbane

Scientific name: Apocynum androsaemifolium L.

Common name(s): spreading dogbane, fly-trap dogbane, #bitterroot

Description:

-perennial
-wide spread branching red stems
-can reach up to 2 feet tall
-leaves are opposite
-bell shaped flowers
-spreads through patches of rhizomes
-contains a milky white sap that is toxic to humans
-generally flowers June through August in ME

Reddish stems 1′-4′ tall grow from horizontal rootstocks, branches smooth and spreading. Oval leaves opposite, 2″-4″ long and 1″-2.5″ wide, often drooping on short stalks. Flowers pinkish, bell-shaped and about 1/4″ wide, seed pods 4″ long and narrow, can be confused with bush honeysuckle. All parts exude white liquid when broken.

-may be confused with A. cannabinum

Habitat:
-disturbed areas
-road sides
-waste areas

Agriculture:
-produces nectar as an important food source
-attracts monarch butterflies

Natural History:
-native to North America
-genus “Apocynum” means “away from dog”
-its tough fibers were used to make threads and cords by #NativeAmericans
-the root contains cymarin, a cardiac stimulant"

Source:
https://extension.umaine.edu/blueberries/weed-images/herbaceous-broadleaf-weeds/pink-flowers/spreading-dogbane/

#SolarPunkSunday #NativePlants #Pollinators #Gardening

First "chompie" of the season sighted in the #CaliforniaFields preserve earlier this week! [Photo taken by hubby]

#SolarPunkSunday #MonarchButterflies #MeadowRestoration #Milkweed #SpendTimeInNature #Maine #MonarchCaterpillar

Had a visitor stop by the bush today.

#ButterflyBush #Monarch #MonarchButterflies #Butterfly

Gardener paused mid-watering, and at least five monarchs turned the milkweed into a show https://www.allforgardening.com/1864675/gardener-paused-mid-watering-and-at-least-five-monarchs-turned-the-milkweed-into-a-show/ #garden #gardener #gardening #milkweed #MonarchButterflies #Monarchs #NativePlants

Gardeners alarmed by dead bees on milkweed may be seeing the flowers’ hidden trap https://www.allforgardening.com/1847259/gardeners-alarmed-by-dead-bees-on-milkweed-may-be-seeing-the-flowers-hidden-trap/ #CommonMilkweed #DeadBees #garden #gardening #HoneyBees #MilkweedFlowers #MonarchButterflies #NativeBees #NativePlants #PhotoCredit #PhotosOfBees #pollinators #reddit

Minnesota woman turns backyard into monarch butterfly sanctuary – InForum

BAXTER, Minn. — What started as a practical childhood science experiment birthed from classic grade school curricula, colorful…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Wildlife #baxter #Brainerd #CarrieScarfino #growingmonarchbutterflies #Minnesota #monarchbutterflies #Science
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/728307/

Hubby sighted the first #MonarchButterfly today out walking in #CaliforniaFields!

#SolarPunkSunday #MonarchButterflies #Maine

University of Illinois Chicago: UIC-led monarch butterfly conservation effort surpasses 100 partners nationwide. “The University of Illinois Chicago has reached a major milestone in its nationwide monarch conservation effort, with more than 100 energy and transportation partners now participating in a voluntary program to protect and enhance monarch butterfly habitat.”

This One Plant Will Bring So Many Monarch Butterflies to Your Garden (Hint: It’s Not Butterfly Bush) https://www.allforgardening.com/1796044/this-one-plant-will-bring-so-many-monarch-butterflies-to-your-garden-hint-its-not-butterfly-bush/ #BeneficialPlants #butterflies #ButterflyBush #ButterflyGarden #DagnyKream #EmilyLucas #garden #GettyImages #milkweed #MilkweedSeeds #MonarchButterflies

In Refugia Marin gardens, environmental retiree nurtures plants and community https://www.allforgardening.com/1779955/in-refugia-marin-gardens-environmental-retiree-nurtures-plants-and-community/ #AnneLamott #bees #butterflies #CommunityGardens #conservation #CorteMadera #deer #DominicanUniversityOfCalifornia #ecology #environmentalism #featured #FeaturedNews #garden #gardening #HabitatRestoration #KaraSwisher #larkspur #MarinCounty #MarinMonarchWorkingGroup #MonarchButterflies #NativePlants #OlderAdults #pollinators #RefugiaMarin #Retirement #SanAnselmo #seniors #volunteers #wildlife

How to Plant a Drought-Tolerant Pollinator Garden From Native Shrubs and Perennials https://www.allforgardening.com/1772200/how-to-plant-a-drought-tolerant-pollinator-garden-from-native-shrubs-and-perennials/ #BlanketFlower #butterflies #FoodSource #garden #gardening #GettyImages #hummingbirds #MonarchButterflies #NativePlants #PollinatorGarden #pollinators

Gardening Expert Gives 7 Reasons Why Planting Milkweed Can Transform Your Garden https://www.allforgardening.com/1771827/gardening-expert-gives-7-reasons-why-planting-milkweed-can-transform-your-garden/ #butterflies #FloweringPlant #garden #gardener #gardening #GrowingMilkweed #milkweed #MilkweedLeaves #MilkweedSeeds #MonarchButterflies #PlantingMilkweed

#NoKings but #MonarchButterflies are splendid

Annual #Migration
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_butterfly_migration

About “Monarchs” (1874 +)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_butterfly

#FirstNations
https://www.unesco.org/mab/50anniversary/en/mariposa-monarca

Plight
https://www.texasobserver.org/the-plight-of-the-monarch/

Prairie Habitat
https://grist.org/solutions/the-guerilla-campaign-to-save-a-texas-prairie-from-silent-extinction/

Avocado Capo / Forest Clearing
https://insightcrime.org/news/avocados-in-butterflies-out-illegal-logging-devastating-western-mexico/

#art #illustration #peterkuper
https://www.peterkuper.com/ruins

#Mariposa #MassMigration #Pollinators

#ForestFriday #Scape Monarch Butterfly Grove in Pismo State Beach. Unfortunately, this is not the season, so no butterflies spotted. #ECK #MonarchButterflies #PismoBeach #WestCoastKin #EucalyptusTrees #FlyDay

#ForestFriday #Scape Monarch Butterfly Grove in Pismo State Beach. Unfortunately, this is not the season, so no butterflies spotted. #ECK #MonarchButterflies #PismoBeach #WestCoastKin #EucalyptusTrees #FlyDay

Monarch Butterflies

https://albert-alarcon.com/2026/04/16/monarch-butterflies-a-short-fable/

Monarch Butterflies Show Encouraging Recovery After Years of Decline

📰 Original title: A Rare Win for Nature: Monarch Butterflies Surge Back by 64%

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/monarch-butterflies-show-encouraging-recovery-after-years-of-decline/?redirpost=147b07ab-ed80-49aa-96b0-7257fe905dab

#environment #monarchbutterflies #conservation #wildlife

Monarch Butterflies Show Encouraging Recovery After Years of Decline

📰 Original title: A Rare Win for Nature: Monarch Butterflies Surge Back by 64%

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/monarch-butterflies-show-encouraging-recovery-after-years-of-decline/?redirpost=147b07ab-ed80-49aa-96b0-7257fe905dab

#environment #monarchbutterflies #conservation #wildlife

How Disney Helps Pollinators at Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Cotino, and Beyond

In honor of Earth Month, Disney shared how they are helping pollinators like bees and butterflies around the…
#France #FR #Europe #EU #Paris #bees #cotino #DisneylandParis #EarthDay #earthmonth #monarchbutterflies
https://www.europesays.com/france/4528/

Monarch butterflies in the forest of the El Rosario butterfly sanctuary in Ocampo, Mexico.

Photograph: Enrique Castro/AFP/Getty Images

#photography
#butterflies
#MonarchButterflies

The worst April Fools prank ever because it's so believable. This is just the thing Trump WOULD do. #MonarchButterflies #Monarchs #MonarchMigration

texasbutterflyranch.com/2026/0…

WWF: "Monarch butterfly population increases by 64%. Reports also show a decrease in forest loss within their winter habitat"
https://www.worldwildlife.org/news/stories/monarch-butterfly-population-increases-64-percent/

#SolarPunkSunday #MonarchButterflies #BioDiversity #WildLife #Nature #Forests #Habitat #Butterflies #WWF