Monarchs in Eastern Iowa: September 2017

9/04/2017

Monarch Butterflies are roosting!

Monarchs roosting SW Cedar Rapids.

It has been reported by a Monarchs in Eastern Iowa group member that she observed a monarch butterfly roost at her home on the SW side of Cedar Rapids, near Fairfax! The migration is here and will peak in mid-September for this region. Keep your eyes open for clusters of monarch butterflies in the trees near dusk and report them to Journey North at this page - http://www.learner.org/jnorth/maps/monarch_roosts_fall2017.html

HELP THE MONARCHS!

Not long ago, monarch butterflies could often be seen in Iowa. They are disappearing because of the lack of habitat and an essential food source - milkweed. YOU can help make a difference!

Most important ... PLANT MILKWEED. It is the ONLY thing that Monarch caterpillars can eat. Also plant native plants for monarchs to nectar on -- and avoid using herbicides & pesticides of any kind.

Please explore our website for resources that you can use to help make Iowa a more hospitable place for Monarchs on their way north, and on their way back to Mexico in the fall.

Since 2014 our members have raised and released 72,258 monarchs!

If you are from the eastern Iowa region and wish to join our Facebook group "Monarchs in Eastern Iowa" CLICK HERE for information.

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9/04/2017

Monarch Butterflies are roosting!