Insects are in trouble throughout the world. And as David James said at our Music and Monarchs event: "About 98 percent of insects are beneficial or benign." Only about 2 percent are considered pests. The monarch is one of the most iconic and beautiful insects we've...
Each year, from August through October, a group of dedicated volunteers participate in a monarch rearing program organized by Washington State University entomologist David James and Cowiche Canyon Conservancy. The goal is to rear and release healthy butterflies as part of a collective effort to...
Milkweed is the only host plant for monarch butterflies. Cultivating a healthy milkweed population is essential to supporting a healthy population of our iconic western monarch. Here are some tips to planting it successfully....
Sunday's Music and Monarchs had everything we could want in an event: great music and beer, educational opportunities, dancing children, and butterflies. Check out some photos!...