JOIN US IN SUPPORTING THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY MIGRATION
The monarch population has been on a decline for nearly 2 decades. While these majestic butterflies are amazing at repopulating on their own, it's their MIGRATION that's under attack.
One of the greatest threats to monarch butterflies is the loss of habitat, and creating habitat sanctuaries is how we can all help.
Monarch Conservation
PLANT NATIVE MILKWEED
Monarch butterflies only lay eggs on milkweed, because their caterpillars feed exclusively on the leaves.
There are around 100 species of milkweeds in the US. In Texas, we have over 37 varieties. In Central Texas (specifically Edward's Plateau and Blackland Prairie ecoregions), our primary native milkweeds include:
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ANTELOPE HORNS
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GREEN MILKWEED
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ZIZOTES MILKWEED
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BUTTERFLYWEED
Build you own back yard monarch butterfly garden or learn about local large scale monarch habitat projects.
ABOUT THE MONARCH SANCTUARY PROJECT
The Monarch Sanctuary Project is a 501c3 non-profit organization that tethers monarch conservation to the human experience.
We encourage and maintain natural habitats, offer digestible education, and create a sense of awareness and agency in our local communities.