Monarch butterflies articles
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NYC gardeners push 'year of the milkweed' to save monarch butterflies from extinction
The flitting fiery orange and black wings of the monarch butterfly, which once signaled the coming of spring, have become an increasingly rare sight. The majestic insect's populations on the East Coast dwindled roughly 90% from 1996 to 2013, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife estimates. Since then, their numbers have declined even further. But a new effort on Governors Island is a small part of a nationwide effort to help the monarch recover. Gardeners are planting as much milkweed as they can...
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NYC gardeners push 'year of the milkweed' to save monarch butterflies from extinction
A monarch butterfly on a milkweed flower in Toronto, Canada. Governors Island has launched a campaign to get more New Yorkers to plant milkweed, which is the butterfly's food source, nest and nursery. Development and herbicide have decimated the monarch's main food source, nest and nursery. [ more › ]
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Planting for Butterflies and Hummingbirds
By Pat Neasbitt Master Gardener While we are busy planting our spring gardens, we need to remember to choose some plants that attract living creatures… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close