Butterflies: Saving the Western Monarchs is topic on June 2
On Monday, June 2, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) to learn how you can “join the flight” to increase the population of monarch butterflies.
Discover how communities are driving real change for western monarch butterflies and other at-risk pollinators in California and beyond.
Biologist Isis Howard from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation will share the causes behind monarch declines, and practical, community-powered solutions to help turn the tide.
Photo courtesy of Menlo Park Library
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Ann McLaren Gregory June 01, 2025 at 2:45 pm
I can’t go to the meeting, but a Monarch butterfly was landing off and on on our milkweed, and I’d like to know who can help me if we find eggs (and when might we?)
Ardan Michael Blum June 03, 2025 at 11:05 am
The power of local action in supporting pollinator populations is truly undeniable. It’s often easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of environmental challenges, but when it comes to vital creatures like monarch butterflies, what happens right in our communities makes a profound and direct difference. This is because creating new habitats through planting native milkweed and other nectar-rich flowers in gardens, parks, and even along public spaces provides essential food and shelter for these insects. Additionally, local efforts can drive a reduction in harmful pesticide use, directly protecting pollinators from toxic chemicals. Community-led initiatives also serve to educate and raise awareness, inspiring more people to adopt pollinator-friendly practices in their own spaces.
When individual gardens and small plots are connected, they can form crucial “pollinator corridors,” allowing these vital insects to travel safely.
Finally, mobilizing local volunteers amplifies these efforts significantly, demonstrating that impactful change often begins with the collective actions of a community.