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The monarch butterfly is becoming endangered in Illinois. This is why groups like Garden Clubs of Illinois are working to help monarchs by planting milkweed for the caterpillars.
To Get Samples of Three Kinds Of Milkweed Seed and lots of monarch information send $2 cash and a stamped self addressed Business sized envelope to: Garden Clubs of Illinois Milkweed For Monarchs Chairman Kay MacNeil, 689 Golf Club Lane, Frankfort, IL 60423
For lots of Information (including kids coloring sheets)and Help Raising Monarch Caterpillars go to the Garden Clubs of Illinois site www.gardenclubsofillinois.org. All handouts can be copied and used by You for your Monarch Events. Questions? Call Milkweed for Monarchs Chairman Kay MacNeil 815-469-1294
Swamp Milkweed Seeds are available in pretty packets for weddings, plant sales, parade give aways -100 packets for $25 plus $5 postage. Contact Garden Clubs of Illinois Milkweed For Monarchs Chairman Kay MacNeil, 689 Golf Club Ln., Frankfort, IL 60423 kaymac60423@Yahoo.com, 815-469-1294
Award Winning Monarch Video-Go to YouTube.com and put in Kay MacNeil Milkweed To Monarchs. This program may be used free as program for garden clubs, church groups, girl scouts, whoever. DVD copies of the program and accompanyoing handouts are available for $12 from Milkweed For Monarchs Chairman Kay MacNeil, 689 Golf Club Ln., Frankfort, Il 60423. kaymac60423@yahoo.com
Need bulk common milkweed in pods for your large acreage Monarch/Native Plant/Prairie project? Call Garden Clubs of Illinois Milkweed For Monarchs Chairman Kay MacNeil, describe your project. Promise not to mow until after Oct. 15 and she will send you free common milkweed pods. You just send her a check for the postage amount on the front of the package. Contact Kay at 815-469-1294, kaymac60423@yahoo.com
http://illinoisissues.uis.edu/archives/2014/0708/monarchs.html
What else can I help you with?
Does a monarch butterfly live in Illions?
Monarch butterflies do live in Illinois. While they migrate and winter in Mexico, they also live in prairie states. This is due to the milkweed plant which Monarchs use to lay their eggs and feed on.
Does Jamaica have monarch butterflies?
no jamaca does not have monarch butterflies however they do pass by while migrating.
Why do monarch butterflies migrate to mexico?
the monarch butterfly
What instincts do monarch butterflies have?
Monarch butterflies have many instincts. Other than the instinctual desire to migrate each year, they are also driven to collect pollen and to mate.
Do monarch butterflies migrate through Colorado?
Some monarch butterflies do indeed migrate through the state of Colorado. Monarch butterflies migrate to warmer regions during the winter.
What are the monarch butterflies closes relatives?
Monarch butterflies are large, black and orange in color with white spots. Monarch butterflies closest relatives are the milkweed butterflies.
Are monarch butterflies predators?
Predators of the Monarch Butterfly are Spiders, Wasps, some bird species and many more.
How many miles do monarch butterflies travel a day in average?
it's 3.2 miles depending on the size of the monarch.
Are monarch butterflies warm or cold blooded?
Monarch butterflies are cold blooded just like all insects. Monarch butterflies rest in the sun and shiver their wings to warm up when they are cold.
Are monarch butterflies social?
no
Are monarch butterflies extinct?
no
Are monarch butterflies rare?
No
