City of Phoenix issued the following announcement on Sept. 24.
Right now, these creatures are making their way through Phoenix. September is also the perfect time to start thinking about what native plants you could place on your patio, balcony or plant in your yard to provide essential habitat resources for this key pollinator species.
The western population of the monarch butterfly has declined by 99% over the last 25 years, much of that due to habitat loss and pesticide use.
Consider planting native milkweed and native nectar plants to support the monarch butterfly.
Mayor Kate Gallego's Planting for Monarchs Month Proclamation.
Original source can be found here.
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