Volunteers plant hundreds of milkweed plants in hopes of supporting the dwindling Western monarch population in California.

Alonso notes that the most important thing anyone can do, especially in the U.S., is plant milkweed native to where they live ...

For years, planting milkweed was the go-to way to help monarchs. Now, scientists say it may be fueling a parasite that’s ...

We have been encouraging our backyard milkweed to grow ever since we moved over five years ago. I have friends who have issues with the aggressive growth of milkweed. We don’t have this problem. We ...

Mayors or community leaders who take the pledge must commit to carrying out at least three of the 30 available actions listed ...

Local Monarch butterfly expert Karen Oberhauser discusses migration to Mexico, population decline and the push to make ...

Texas' official state insect is on its way from Canada to Mexico — and you may be just in time to witness the remarkable ...

Planting milkweed is one of the best ways to help monarch butterflies. This plant is the only food source for monarch ...

I’ve grown a bit obsessed with monarch butterflies. And who could blame me? It’s hard to imagine a more charming creature, with its stunning orange and black wings that enable a delicate, fluttering ...

With its charismatic appearance and awe-inspiring migrations, it's not surprising that the monarch butterfly motivates gardeners to provide extra care for these pollinators in their gardens. These ...

Whether you’re a butterfly fanatic or simply interested in nature, the monarch butterfly is worth a study. Beautiful and serene, monarch butterflies have a unique lifespan. But how long do monarch ...