August 19, 2014

According to National Geographic, habitat loss and the destruction of native plants have been responsible for the rapid decline of the Monarch butterfly, the most recognized butterfly in North America. To help protect these majestic insects as they migrate, citizens are resorting to a simple yet powerful tool: gardening. Gardens full of milkweed and nectar plants can serve both as rest stops for adult Monarchs and as nurseries for their eggs.

Watch the video to show you how to create a Monarch butterfly rest stop,