“The most iconic place to see monarchs here in Santa Barbara County is the Goleta Butterfly Grove in Elwood Mesa,” Cusser said. “On a good year, you can see hundreds, even thousands, of these ...

We have been encouraging our backyard milkweed to grow ever since we moved over five years ago. I have friends who have issues with the aggressive growth of milkweed. We don’t have this problem. We ...

The monarch butterfly is easily identified by its bold orange, black and white coloring. This fascinating insect goes through an amazing life cycle consisting of four stages: egg, larvae, pupa, and ...

For years, planting milkweed was the go-to way to help monarchs. Now, scientists say it may be fueling a parasite that’s ...

Mayors or community leaders who take the pledge must commit to carrying out at least three of the 30 available actions listed ...

I’ve grown a bit obsessed with monarch butterflies. And who could blame me? It’s hard to imagine a more charming creature, with its stunning orange and black wings that enable a delicate, fluttering ...

Texas' official state insect is on its way from Canada to Mexico — and you may be just in time to witness the remarkable ...

BEAVER ISLAND, MI – Lauri Juday stooped down to inspect the leaves of a common milkweed plant and then shouted, “I’ve got one.” She was leading a group of student volunteers to find and collect ...

Whether you’re a butterfly fanatic or simply interested in nature, the monarch butterfly is worth a study. Beautiful and serene, monarch butterflies have a unique lifespan. But how long do monarch ...

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The iconic monarch butterfly, known for its striking orange and black coloration, migratory patterns, and love of milkweed, was recently proposed for federal protections by the ...

PINE RIVER — Doris Nelson's mistake helped approximately 600 monarchs successfully make the transition from caterpillar to stunning butterfly. The retired nurse and her husband, Larry, live north of ...