Backyard Nature Series: Monarchs & Milkweed (Succop)

This program discussed the critical importance of milkweed in Monarch habitat and food source. Participants will learn about the Monarchs conservation challenges and how they can help by planting milkweed in their own backyards.  We will also discuss the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project, which is a long term study of the distribution, breeding and mortality rates of monarch butterflies as they have gone in steep decline.  Participants learn how this Citizen Science project engages people in observing and studying the milkweed habitat, and identify all life stages of the Monarch butterfly in the field.  $6 per member, $10 per nonmember. Registration required.

About the Backyard Nature Series: Audubon’s Backyard Nature Series is a group of monthly nature programs each month from April to July. These programs combines natural history, ecology, and community science to use in your own backyard! Each month is a new seasonal topic; from fireflies and monarchs, to pollinators and flowers. Take home a wealth of information on making your yard a haven for birds and nature, while being an active participant in science.