Say the word “butterfly,” and the iconic orange and black of the monarch may immediately spring to mind. But they are becoming a rarer and rarer sight in nature.

After a few families were cited by Beavercreek officials for their lawns, they’ve taken steps to work with the city to update ...

SULPHUR, Okla. – At the Chickasaw Nation, collaborations come in many shapes and sizes. One of these collaborations is the planted butterfly gardens in and around the Chickasaw Nation. Thousands have ...

Monarch butterfly. Image by philipus via Depositphotos. Creating a butterfly-friendly environment can become a community endeavor. Encourage neighbors and community groups to plant butterfly gardens, ...

communities and other entities to plant pollinator-friendly plants to encourage their survival. The situation is dire. Monarch butterflies, while once prevalent, are in drastic decline. While once a ...

One of the most important things to remember is to plant your flowers in a sunny area. The butterflies need the sun to keep their muscles and bodies warm during the season. So don’t hesitate to start ...

The Chickasaw Nation continues its efforts to support monarch butterflies by expanding butterfly-friendly habitats. The tribe has partnered with other First American tribes to plant milkweed and other ...

These ornamental onions have pollinator-friendly flowers ranging from demure clusters ... Like other milkweeds, it is a host plant for the monarch butterfly. Other butterflies and bees will visit ...