Discovery Journal Topics

Topic: Monarch

Buttonbush: A Native Pollinator Magnet

Posted Vonda on July 12, 2020

Last year, we added two native Buttonbushes to our side yard and they are proving to be a huge success.

Butterflies, Butterflies, and More Butterflies

Posted Vonda on July 13, 2020

Butterfly activity is up lately. Here are some of the visitors I have been seeing in the backyard and at the pond a few blocks away.

Monarch Resting on Cardinal Flower

Posted Vonda on July 21, 2020

While the cardinal flower is a favorite of the hummingbirds, this monarch was not interested in its nectar. However, it sure made a pretty resting spot when a tired male needs to take a break from patrolling his territory.