Monarch Butterfly numbers are still down a dramatic 90%! It is the state insect of Illinois.
It is the beloved icon of the Midwest. What can you do to help? Plant milkweed. There are about 10 kinds of milkweed hat will grow in the Midwest, It is the only plant monarchs will use to lay their eggs.
For samples of three kinds of milkweed (varieties vary as to what is available) and lots of literature, send $2 cash donation and a stamped self- addressed business sized envelope to Milkweed For Monarchs Director, Kay MacNeil, 689 Golf Club Lane, Frankfort IL 60423.
To receive 100 packets of milkweed seed and copies of all milkweed literature, send a check made out to Kay MacNeil for $40 donation which includes shipping. Packets are appropriate for weddings, baby showers, trick-or-treat.
—Kay Macneil