Last of two parts The previous part is at https://thevoice.us/research-seeks-to-stop-disappearance-of-monarchs “Erin Zylstra, a Michigan State University (MSU) postdoctoral research associate asks: “Why is the eastern monarch butterfly disappearing? “A Spartan-led research team has uncovered an answer, at least for the most recent population decline, with a huge assist from volunteers....
First of two parts Erin Zylstra, a Michigan State University (MSU) postdoctoral research associate asks: “Why is the eastern monarch butterfly disappearing?” Between 2004 and 2018, changing climate at the monarch’s Spring and Summer breeding grounds has had the most significant impact on this declining population. In fact, the effects...
By Kay Shipman More monarch butterflies spent the Winter in Mexican mountain forests compared to the previous year, Mexico’s Commission for Protected Areas reported recently. Known as the eastern monarch population, the monarchs that overwinter in Mexico migrate north through Texas and the Southern Plains, up through the Northern Plains,...
Please join Sierra Club Valley of the Fox group at 7 p.m. Monday, March 14, on Zoom, for an evening filled with appreciation for the beauty, importance of the monarch butterfly. Environmental biologist and Fox Valley Park District natural areas technician, Ray Wronkiewicz, will share his expertise with an evening...
Last of three parts The second part is at thevoice.us/butterflies-magical-winged-messengers-deliver-guidance Butterfly Meaning – The Powerful Symbolism Will Surprise You By Melanie Beckler ~ Ask the Angels “Orange, Black, and White, Butterfly “For example, a beautiful Orange butterfly with Black outlined wings and small White spots primarily resonates with the color...
In recent years, milkweeds have gained attention from the public due to their exclusive relationship with the Monarch Butterfly. “Many people are familiar with common milkweed,” said Ryan Pankau, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. “Before I knew the exact species name, I knew this plant was a milkweed and...
Second of three parts The first part is at thevoice.us/butterfly-cycle-magical-rebirth-transformation-joy-change Butterfly Meaning – The Powerful Symbolism Will Surprise You By Melanie Beckler ~ Ask the Angels “Butterflies And Angels: “In addition to the spiritual guidance we can receive through the metaphor of the butterfly, and by looking at it’s meaning...
First of three parts By Melanie Beckler ~ Ask the Angels “Seeing butterflies in nature is always lovely. Butterflies have such a magical presence and quality as they gently dance on the air, fluttering from flower to flower. They’re so graceful and beautiful. Seeing a butterfly always seems to have...
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...
