Moely Prairie

Butterflies in the U.S. are disappearing at a ‘catastrophic’ rate The number of butterflies in the contiguous United States declined by 22 percent this century, a collapse with potentially dire implications.

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"The findings likely underestimate the true scale of loss, said Wagner, since the researchers did not have enough data to make assessments of some of the rarest species also likely in decline." 😢🦋

Are you planting or expanding your pollinator gardens this year? I am! ✋🌱🌼🐛🐝

Great news on the over-wintering population of Monarch butterflies in Mexico this year. While there was almost double the amount of Monarchs counted compared to 2023/2024 numbers, populations are still at an all time low. They are beginning their return trip north and we will welcome them!

Very cool! Great shot!

Fascinating!

For all of my prairie people and nature lovers in general, Cindy Crosby is a gem and puts out beautiful photos and information about the prairie she loves most. Consider a follow!

You don’t necessarily need to be from their area to learn so much from these native plant people and organizations. Their messages are what’s important and then adjust to plant native plants designed for your own area.

We have these growing natively on our prairie. When I first started doing restoration, I often confused them with milkweed.

These are one of my favorite fliers on our prairie. So glad you planted their host plant so they can thrive!

Awww, what a bunch of cuties!

Looks fantastic! I hope you post photos as your project progresses!

Dramatic drop in monarch butterfly count nears record 30-year low The number of monarch butterflies spending the winter in the western United States has dropped to its second-lowest mark in nearly three decades as pesticides, diminishing habitat and climate change t...

This dramatic drop in the Western Monarch butterfly count is devastating as it nears record 30-year low. Read more to learn why and how everyone can help save these beautiful creatures.

#savethemonarchs
#pollinators
#milkweed

Empowering young women in Conservation: High School students monitor Monarch Butterflies at Moely Prairie By Amy Chamberlin   Last summer, five dedicated high school students from Sauk Prairie High School, who all happened to be women, embarked on an inspiring journey into the heart of Moely Prairie, part...

I wrote this article for our local newspaper discussing the Monarch butterfly research our summer interns did this past summer on Moely Prairie. I’m so grateful for local reporting which highlight the work of our young conservationists!

#conservation
#girlsinscience

I love these visuals! I’m always trying to get the biggest bang for my buck so to speak when I plant native species. Thanks!

Wow! I had no idea!

I use this every day!

This is a great suggestion for reusing your plant containers! Thanks @thesnarkyfarmer.bsky.social !!

Great idea!

It’s artwork at its finest!

Nature is so amazing!

Great article from @thesnarkyfarmer.bsky.social on growing medicinal herb gardens.

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#saveourplanet
#demandclimateaction

Morrison Bumble Bee and Large Marble Butterfly to be Considered for Endangered Species Protection Last week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced that the Morrsion bumble bee (Bombus morrisoni) and the large marble butterfly (Euchloe ausonides) warrant further consideration for protec...

Two new species are being considered for federal protection. While I'm happy these creatures are getting the attention they deserve to avoid extinction, it's sad that their numbers have been allowed to decline so dramatically.

How Urban Pesticides Can Harm Monarch Butterflies: A Cautionary Tale from California In January 2024, volunteers stumbled upon a devastating scene: scores of dead and dying monarch butterflies near the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary overwintering grove.

200 Monarch butterflies were found dead or dying this week next to the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary. Preliminary investigation suggested they died from multiple types of pesticides. Please, before these creatures go extinct, stop spraying pesticides!

Environmentalists say Trump's energy order would subvert the ESA PORTLAND, Maine — Environmental groups concerned about loss of protections for vanishing animals see one of President Donald Trump’s early executive orders as a method of subverting the Endangered Spe...

We’ve worked so hard over the past 50 years to protect the Endangered Species Act and now it could be gone with the swipe of a pen. We must fight to protect all those creatures who don’t have voices.

#endangeredspecies

Please. I beg of you. Stop using pesticides around your homes. They are so harmful to insects of all kinds.

#pesticidefree
#nopesticides

Bumblebee butts are the cutest in these flowers!

#bees
#bumblebees
#nativeplants

So glad to find my bee people here!

I love these little guys! Great shot!

So true! I plant many native plants loved by Rusty-patched bumblebees and Monarchs, but all pollinators benefit.

I’ve planted so many native plants in my own yard now that I don’t need to set out my bird feeders anymore!