Monarch butterflies are an iconic species that migrate from their breeding habitat in Canada and the United States to their overwintering sites in Mexico. The species has unfortunately experienced a significant decline in population over the past few decades, primarily due to the loss of their habitat, which includes milkweed plants, a critical food source for the monarch caterpillars.
Save Our Monarchs aims to educate and engage people to take action to protect monarch butterflies and their habitats. They work with a broad range of partners, including government agencies, nonprofits, and private entities, to promote conservation efforts, awareness campaigns, and habitat restoration projects.
One of SOM’s flagship initiatives is the “Milkweed for Monarchs” campaign, which aims to restore milkweed habitat across North America. The campaign encourages individuals and communities to plant milkweed in their gardens, parks, and other public spaces to create new habitats for monarch butterflies. SOM provides free milkweed seeds to interested individuals and groups, and they also work with schools to educate children about the importance of monarch butterflies and the need to protect their habitats.
In addition to their efforts to promote habitat restoration, SOM also advocates for policy changes that support monarch butterfly conservation. They have successfully advocated for monarch butterfly protection at the state and federal levels, including the designation of the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
Save Our Monarchs is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to protecting and preserving monarch butterflies and their habitats. Through their education and outreach efforts, advocacy work, and habitat restoration initiatives, they are making a significant impact on monarch butterfly conservation across North America.