The annual migration cycle of the monarch butterfly is a wonder. In North America, where more than 90% of the world’s monarchs live, the species ranges as far north as Canada.

As they count hawks, they also count migrating monarch butterflies. The Hawkwatch is one of the many groups in Vermont and the U.S. that have been keeping record of migrating monarch numbers.

San Antonio classes teach gardeners to grow native milkweed, supporting monarch butterfly migration and population health. But it's not that simple.

Monarch butterflies are one of Linda’s biggest passions. All her volunteer work has one mission: to help them thrive so they do not go extinct, something she cared about since she was a little girl.

FILE – Monarch butterflies from Canada stop to rest in Wendy Park on their way to Mexico, Sept. 12, 2023, in Cleveland. ... a key food source for monarch caterpillars, ...

Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.

Monarch butterflies, with their striking orange and black wings, ... In addition, having a variety of blooming plants was also key for monarchs to lay more eggs on milkweed, ...

Monarch butterflies from Canada stop to rest in Wendy Park on their way to Mexico, Sept. 12, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File) By Associated Press ...