Monarchs & Milkweed: Creating Native Plant Habitats with Lou Avery Douglas

Western monarch butterflies are endangered! These migratory monarchs have dropped from millions of individuals in the 1980s to just a few thousand in 2021. Join us in understanding about their life cycle and needs in this informative class.

Learn about the unique connection between the western population of monarchs and California native plants, and how to attract and nurture these iconic butterflies. Learn which native milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) are best for the caterpillars and which flowering plants provide nectar for adults — with tips on butterfly garden design and maintenance. A great class for knowledge building and gardening in your home or community space!

This class will be held online and registered ticket holders will have access to the recording of the class for 2 weeks after the live event.

Pictured: Monarch nectaring on purple sage (Salvia leucophylla) by Madena Asbell, Monarch caterpillar on narrowleaf milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) by Maryanne Pittman, and narrowleaf milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) flowers by Maryanne Pittman.