Anything But Common
Asclepias Syriaca is called “Common,” but is becoming more rare. Please don’t let it become endangered. If you live in any of the above regions, and you don’t see Common Milkweed, you may not see Milkweed Butterflies!
But together, if we grow every native kind of Milkweed, anywhere and everywhere we can, we have a chance to save the Monarch Butterfly… one day at a time!
References
https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/asclepias_syriaca.shtml
https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=ASSY
Broyles, S. B., & Wyatt, R. (1988). Asclepias syriaca in Georgia. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club, 115(4), 297–298. https://doi.org/10.2307/2996162
The Adventures of Johnny Butterflyseed – Author Signed First Edition Children’s Book
Save the monarchs!
Johnny Butterflyseed and his fairy friend, Raven Silverwing, embark on a mission to save the rapidly disappearing butterflies. They enlist the help of Queen Venus Goldwing and her kingdom of monarchs to educate and inspire kids to become butterfly farmers. At first, Johnny faces his own internal struggle with self-doubt and fear in his ability to make a difference, but then soon develops a mindset that allows him to not only get started, but also make progress one day at a time. Through challenge after challenge, Johnny learns that he is not alone in his mission and that there are many people who want to help. Together, Johnny, Raven, and Queen Venus educate thousands of children on becoming butterfly farmers.