The Special Connection Between Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed Plants
Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to learn about a special friendship between Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed plants. They need each other to survive!
More Milkweed Salad Please
Did you know that Monarch Butterflies must lay their eggs on Milkweed plants? The eggs hatch into caterpillars, and guess what? These caterpillars only eat Milkweed leaves! Picky eaters!
But wait, if there’s no Milkweed… there are no caterpillars. And no caterpillars mean… no Monarch Butterflies!
That’s why it’s important to Plant More Milkweed anywhere and everywhere.
No Milkweed, No Monarchs
If you haven’t seen Monarch Butterflies around, it’s because there’s not enough Milkweed for them. But here’s the exciting part – if you plant and grow more Milkweed, Monarch Butterflies will come to visit!
By planting Milkweed, you’re giving a home and food to the caterpillars. They will grow big and strong, and eventually turn into beautiful butterflies that flutter and dance in the sunshine.
Be a Friend
So, let’s be friends to Monarch Butterflies! Plant Milkweed in your yard, garden, neighborhood, or city, and tell others about it. Together, we can make sure these wonderful butterflies have a place to call home.
Remember:
No Milkweed = No Monarchs.
Johnny Butterflyseed
Plant More Milkweed = See More Monarchs!
Together, we can spread the word, Plant More Milkweed, and help make new homes for Monarch Butterflies and their babies… one day at a time!
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