Monarch Butterfly Recovery Effort

  • The beautiful Monarch Butterfly is The Texas State Insect “Butterfly”
  • The Monarch is the only Butterfly to migrate a thousand miles from   southern Canada and from one spot in central Mexico and always comes through Texas each Spring and Fall feeding, reproducing on the way
  • Monarchs are in serious decline -­‐ we Texans can help their recovery
  • Guarantee that our Grandchildren will witness these beautiful Monarchs migrating by the millions to announce each Spring and Fall

HOW:

  • Become a member of the Rockwall County Open Space Alliance
    • See rockwallosa.org and join (it’s free)
    • Become active in providing for your family’s green space future
    • Donate whatever time, talent and treasure you can
  • Plant Native Milkweed and other Nectar Plants in your home garden
    • Purchase seeds and plants from local nurseries
    • Apply for grants of seeds and plants from Monarch organizations
      • Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
      • Monarch Watch
      • Native Plant Society of North Texas
      • Monarch Wranglers (Laura Bush)
      • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
      • Texas Discovery Garden at Fair Park
      • And others
  • Create a Monarch Way Station (link: Monarch Watch)
  • Avoid pesticides on your plants, when purchasing plants and choosing organically grown foods
    • Apply beneficial insects to prevent and control aphids
    • Use a hard spray of water to remove large infestations
    • Buy organically grown plants to protect feeding and laying Butterflies
  • Spread the Word
    • Learn about the unique Monarch Butterfly and help educate our children
    • Encourage your Mayor to take the Mayors Monarch Pledge
    • Initiate Monarch Gardens in your community for the Recovery Effort
      • School yards
      • City parks
      • HOA Common Areas and Other Open Space Areas