Monarch butterflies may soon be listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. This iconic species migrates thousands of miles from Canada to Mexico, passing right through Colorado’s Front Range. But their journey isn’t easy—pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change all pose serious threats. Along the way, they rely on plants like milkweed and nectar-rich flowers for essential fuel. You can support Monarchs by planting their favorite nectar sources, which not only help these iconic butterflies, but also attracts a variety of other pollinators! Find out which plants are best for your Colorado backyard in our latest blog written by the lepidopterist team at Butterfly Pavilion and the Gardens at Spring Creek: butterflies.org/monarch-gardening #ButterflyPavilion #MonarchConservation #Invertebrates #Monarch #ButterflyPavilion 📸: Joanne Ashton with Butterfly Pavilion