The widespread use of pesticides, such as Roundup, has killed off milkweed plants, a crucial food source for monarchs.

Say the word “butterfly,” and the iconic orange and black of the monarch may immediately spring to mind. But they are becoming a rarer and rarer sight in nature.

However, in late 2023, the butterfly’s status was reassessed and ... native varieties of milkweed in your pollinator garden.

I recently heard on KUNR that monarch butterflies may soon be listed as a threatened species under the U.S. Endangered ...