Join YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he shows you how you can help protect the Monarch Butterfly by planting native milkweeds at home!

Follow these links to the Joshua Tree videos referenced here!

References:

Ford-Terry, I. 2020, YHEP: Conservation, Ep 03: Monarch Container Gardens, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel

Extension Associated Contacts

Tricia Braxton
Tricia Braxton
Nicole Hansen
Nicole Hansen
Angela O'Callaghan
Angela O'Callaghan
 

Also of Interest:

 
Know Nevada Insects: Monarch Butterfly
The monarch butterfly is perhaps one of the most iconic butterfly species in North America, and it can be found throughout Nevada in the summertime. Learn about Monarch lifecycle, catepillar host plants and damage, threats and conservation and resources.
 Burls, K., Newton, J. 2017, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-17-13
 

Associated Programs

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Nevada Naturalist

This program educates adult volunteers who educate others and engage in environmental projects in southern Nevada.