Discover Monarch Butterflies

The story of the monarch butterfly is one of incredible transformation and epic travel. We are also part of this adventure, and each of us can play a key role in the survival of the monarch. Believe it or not, it can be as simple as planting a milkweed seed.

Create your own monarch-friendly garden using our coupons for local nurseries. 

“We can each protect monarchs by helping to restore their habitat! Even a pot of native milkweed on your patio can make a difference.”

“Watch our three-part video series to learn about the monarch’s unique lifecycle and its dangerous journey south.”

To understand how important such a small step can be, we must begin where the monarch begins: with a tiny egg, no bigger than the head of a pin. The female monarch can carry up to 400 of these…

The monarch butterfly flies the farthest of any insect on Earth. Monarchs migrate between 2,000 and 3,000 miles on their trip from the United States and Canada to their winter homes in the…

Monarchs face many dangers on their trip south. And they still face obstacles even after reaching their destination. Overnight temperatures can drop below freezing and snow may even fall…

Inspired to Take Action?

Adopt a Colony

Your donation supports a butterfly sanctuary and helps nearby communities. With your donation, once a month, JM’s…

Fundraise

Walk for monarchs to raise money through Miles for Monarchs. We will attempt, as a community throughout the United…

Be an Ioso-tourist

Support Ecotourism by visiting butterfly sanctuaries that support the local economies in Mexico and provide jobs and…

Learn More

Different people help in different ways. Find out how you can get involved in monarch conservation, no matter who or…

Support Job

Their mission is to preserve the butterfly sanctuary by creating jobs for local people in forest and monarch…

Plant Your Own Monarch Garden

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15% Off

Applies to native plants and monarch butterfly plants. Valid on regularly priced plants, shrubs, and trees only. Show this coupon at the register.

Monarch Caterpillar

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15% Off

Applies to native plants and monarch butterfly plants. Valid on regularly priced plants, shrubs, and trees only. Show this coupon at the register.

Indiana Dunes and Monarchs

Indiana Dunes National Park is one of the most biodiverse national parks in the country. That’s more than Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and the Everglades. Read more about monarchs and other diverse flora and fauna.

Plants and Wildlife

Monarchs in the Indiana Dunes

  • 9 minute read

Monarchs in the Indiana Dunes by Christine Livingston Male monarch in my garden (C. Livingston) I remember standing…

 

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