Mini Blog: Who's That Pollinator?
Who's that Pollinator? Why it's the mighty Monarch Butterfly! This famous flutterer is known for their yearly migrations that span thousands of miles and many generations. Like our other pollinator pals, when Monarchs stop to feed on the nectar of flowering plants, they pick up pollen grains that are then transferred to the next plant. In the United States, Monarchs are split into two populations (east and west) that are divided by the Rocky mountains. The Eastern Monarchs overwinter in Central Mexico and the Western Monarchs overwinter in eucalyptus groves on the California Coast.
Unfortunately, these beautiful butterflies are in crisis. Habitat destruction, pesticide use, and climate change have vastly impacted their numbers, and in 2024 the US Fish and Wildlife Service proposed they be listed as a threatened species due to their sharp decline.
Here's how you can help these iconic pollinators:
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Create a Monarch waystation by planting native milkweed (early season milkweed is best) and native flowering plants for monarchs to feed on.
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Eliminate the use of pesticides on flowering plants and ensure any plants you purchase from nurseries are pesticide free.
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Get involved in your community and support measures like
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Grassland restoration, which is critical for Monarchs.
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Highway habitat corridors, which will help plant milkweed and nectar bearing plants along monarch migration paths.
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Volunteer Citizen Scientists, who help count monarchs and report on their findings.
By creating Monarch habitat and supporting butterfly friendly programs, you can help Monarchs survive throughout their life cycle and long migration!
Insect Habitat Activities and Projects for Preschoolers
Looking for a flutter of fun and educational activities for growing preschool minds? Look no further! We've got the perfect lesson plans and projects to ignite your children's curiosity and love of learning! Whether it's creating a habitat for insects who need a home, observing their fascinating behavior, or just giving them a tasty drink, you have a kaleidoscope of ways to teach the insect life cycle!
Tips for Implementing STEM Education in the Elementary Classroom
In this article, we'll help explain practical strategies for bringing STEM into daily instruction and will explore specific butterfly-metamorphosis activities that enrich your students’ scientific understanding!
A Guide to Butterfly Migration
Butterfly migration is one of the most unique and captivating phenomena in the natural world, involving the seasonal movement of countless butterfly species across vast distances. Read on to learn about the fascinating fundamentals of butterfly migration and why examining these incredible journeys is so important for ecological research and conservation!
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