Monarchs, Milkweed and You
Habitat Needs
The Monarch butterfly is a beautiful and important species of North American butterflies. The monarchs migrate to Mexico each winter, where they overwinter in the mountains at elevations above 3,000 feet. In spring, they return northward on their way back home.

Milkweed and flowering plants are needed for monarch habitat, whether it’s a field, roadside, open area, wet…