Monarch Butterflies: Migration and Milkweed - Family Plot

Monarch Butterflies are fascinating creatures. Mary Schmidt from Lichterman Nature Center in Memphis, Tennessee explains how monarchs migrate both on the east and west coasts of the United States. She talks about the effect of milkweed on that migration and what humans can do in their backyards to help sustain the butterfly population and help them on their long yearly journey.
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[@joebalderas789]

I grew up along the Rio grande river remember seeing thousands of them at one time it was amazing.

[@peaceplease2793]

Love monarchs planted a small patch of regular milkweed doesn’t take any upkeep at all flowers actually pretty and they SMELL Lovely ❤

[@michelleh7133]

As a child, I observed a massive flock of monarch butterflies who rested in my grandparents huge black walnut trees in Central Iowa. I do not recall the time of year. Only that the trees were covered in butterflies. Then gone the next day.

[@marclandry9418]

They do make it in Canada even northern parts of Canada