09/17/2026
How Can You Help?
Monarch butterflies and other pollinators need our help to thrive. Luckily there are lots of things you can do!
🌲 Plant pine, fir, or cedar trees
Monarchs roost close together at night. These trees have thick canopies which moderate temperature at night to keep butterflies warm.
🌱 Plant milkweed
Monarchs only lay eggs on milkweed. This is because monarch caterpillars will only eat milkweed. Without milkweed, they will not develop into butterflies.
🌸 Plant native flowers
All native pollinators need nectar sources. Flowering plants provide energy and nutrients for pollinators. Using native flowers is most beneficial to native pollinators.
💦 No plants? No problem!
Pollinators also need water sources and basking areas. You can help by providing areas where water will pond for pollinators to drink. Butterflies also need to be warm to fly. Provide rocks which will heat in the sun for butterflies to warm themselves.
