Table of Contents
Introduction xi
Chapter 1 A Story 15
Chapter 2 Danaus plexippus 17
Chapter 3 Monarch Mimics 31
Chapter 4 The Miraculous Migration 35
Chapter 5 Laying Out the Challenges 45
Chapter 6 We Can Lend a Hand 53
Chapter 7 What's So Special About Milkweed? 67
Chapter 8 Predators at Large 85
Chapter 9 Are Monarchs in Danger of Extinction? 93
Ways to Help the Monarch: Projects for Everyone 99
Citizen Science Programs 101
Create a Monarch Waystation 105
Make a Butterfly Watering Station 109
Raise a Monarch in Your Home 111
Learn How to Tag a Migrating Monarch 119
Make a Monarch Bracelet 122
Make a Monarch Butterfly Ring 124
Stir Up a Milkweed Cocktail 126
For Those Who Teach 127
Epilogue: The Rest of the Story 131
Appendix 135
Glossary 136
Native Milkweed Species, Their Range & Status 140
Where to Buy Milkweed Seeds & Plants 144
Nectar Plants for Pollinators 145
More Milkweed Insects You May Encounter 146
Where Can I Visit Monarchy at Their Overwintering Sites? 149
Where Can I Donate? 151
Books, Films & Helpful Websites 152
Bibliography 154
Index 155
Acknowledgments 157
About the Author 159