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...About the 9 Monarch colonies that were located this winter season with a 59.3% decrease from the previous season (...
Year in Review: 5 interesting ...
Did you know that 1/3 of the food eaten by Americans comes from crops pollinated by honey bees? Anytime that you eat squash, broccoli,...
On October 3rd he asked me wha...
On October 3rd, We care about conservation initiatives. Specifically, we planted two types of milkweed(Asclepias Tuberosa and Asclepias...
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Commonly asked questions from our local library Free Butterfly Seeds project, How to plant milkweed?
Hi! So maybe you're visiting this blog page after receiving some of my Butterfly garden packets from our local library! Welcome:) It's...
Camila Tobon
Jul 15, 20253 min read
A Budding Update on Our Seed Libraries
This year has been a season of incredible growth, both in the gardens we’ve planted and in the community that’s bloomed around them!
Camila Tobon
Oct 28, 20252 min read
We have butterflies finally! Here is the step by step of what to expect!
So, several hours prior to the butterfly's emergence, the chrysalis becomes a dark, nearly black color . Shortly before the butterfly...
Camila Tobon
Aug 26, 20251 min read
Live watch of our Caterpillars, we have 3 caterpillars in Chrysalis right now!
OMG! So our Potted Milkweed was the first to attract 3 caterpillars! How interesting that our milkweed that is planted in our garden in...
Camila Tobon
Aug 15, 20252 min read
So something is eating your milkweed plant and it's not a Caterpillar?
FIRST OF ALL Important Note: Don’t use insecticides or pesticides on milkweed, they can kill monarch eggs, caterpillars, or pollinators...
Camila Tobon
Aug 1, 20252 min read
It's not considered a 'Butterfly Waystation' unless you have these 10 plants...
Include at least 10 Asclepias host plants , with a minimum of two different varieties, to ensure a sufficient food source for Monarch...
Camila Tobon
Jun 20, 20252 min read
Is There Really a Super Generation of Monarchs?
Yep!!!!! Not all monarch butterflies live the same amount of time. Their lifespan depends on when they are born: Monarch Generation...
Camila Tobon
May 27, 20251 min read
Wait, what is the butterfly cycle?
Good question — here’s exactly what happens after monarchs lay their eggs : Egg Stage (about 3–5 days) The monarch butterfly lays a...
Camila Tobon
May 17, 20251 min read
BRRRR! It's a frigid Winter!
Happy December! One of my favorite sources is the US Forest Service https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/Monarch_Butterfly/mig...
Camila Tobon
Apr 17, 20252 min read
Monarchs MARCHing
As winter is starting to end and the first signs of spring appear, something incredible is happening across North America: the monarch...
Camila Tobon
Mar 22, 20252 min read
Creating the Perfect Habitat: A Must Before Planting Your Garden
In 2014, a petition pushed for monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species, and now the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is...
Camila Tobon
Mar 21, 20252 min read
How is Monarch Migration Impacting Oyamel Fir Forests and What is Being Done to Protect Them?
Each year, monarch butterflies east of the Rocky Mountains embark on an extraordinary journey, traveling thousands of miles from as far...
Camila Tobon
Jan 22, 20252 min read
Trick or Treat Milkweed
Boo! It's that time of year again! Today, I was able to plant more milkweed at a new location to create a small-scale butterfly garden in...
Camila Tobon
Oct 26, 20242 min read
Saw our first butterfly!
Today I went Trine's Garden were I saw various native plants and learned about the benefits of having them grow in your garden. These...
Camila Tobon
Jun 24, 20241 min read
Happy Earth Day!!!!!
🌍 Celebrating Earth Day isn't just about admiring the breathtaking landscapes our planet offers; it's also a time to delve into how we...
Camila Tobon
Apr 25, 20241 min read
How we helped Miss Henry with her new Garden from Haverford Farms
The Haverford Farm is a field site for the environmental studies program at Haverford College. As a Sustainability Ambassador with Lower...
Camila Tobon
Apr 13, 20242 min read
Sweet March is Buzzin!
What we are celebrating this March: The America's honeybee population has hit an all-time high! A 2022 census by the USDA suggests...
Camila Tobon
Mar 20, 20244 min read
I'm a Community Scientist + so are you
Something that I love that Monarch Watch did was rename our titles of 'Monarch Enthusiasts' to "Community Scientists" because of our...
Camila Tobon
Feb 21, 20242 min read
Just dying to tell you...
...About the 9 Monarch colonies that were located this winter season with a 59.3% decrease from the previous season (...
Camila Tobon
Jan 14, 20241 min read
Year in Review: 5 interesting facts to end this year
Did you know that 1/3 of the food eaten by Americans comes from crops pollinated by honey bees? Anytime that you eat squash, broccoli,...
Camila Tobon
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Ready to Take Action?
Now that you’re informed, it’s time to make a difference. Whether it’s planting milkweed, spreading awareness, or supporting our mission, you can help protect monarch butterflies today.
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