Plant Milkweed Flower Seeds to Help Save the Monarch Butterfly

Why are our "fluttering friends" so important: Monarch butterflies are key pollinators in our ecosystems. By helping pollinate, monarchs support plants in bearing fruit and are a vital part of the food chain for people and animals alike. Monarchs are also an indicator species, they are very sensitive to climate changes and the presence of chemicals in the environment. It's a wonderful sign when butterflies are thriving. The danger: Monarch populations are on the decline. Deforestation is causing habitat loss, while more extreme weather also poses a threat to this delicate creature. Because they are so sensitive to the climate, severe storms, harsh winters, drought, excessive rain and temperature drops can kill many monarch butterflies.  Monarchs are also losing access to milkweed, a plant they depend on. Many people believe milkweed is a true weed and remove it from their lawns and gardens, when in actuality it is a plant that sustains butterflies. Like the monarch butterfly, milk