A timely story of courage and conservation, inspiring young readers to protect monarch butterflies and our planet. Sophie's story reminds us that no action is too small, no voice too quiet, and no ...

The monarch butterfly may soon be included on the Endangered Species list after its population is predicted to become extinct by 2080 without change. One of the most recognizable insects in the world, ...

Rocio Santiago Aguilar (right) helped kids from TBOC (Taking Back Our Community) Church youth group and LaunchPAD Leadership Academy plant milkweeds seeds in W.W. Glover Cemetery in South Dallas, ...

The Mayors’ Monarch Pledge program has set a new record with 365 mayors and heads of local government committing to create habitat and educate residents about monarch butterfly and pollinator ...

While Bronson always hopes for more butterflies, she expects this season's count to be low like last year, when the Pismo Beach Butterfly Grove hosted only 556 butterflies at the peak of the season, ...

MANKATO — The crisp 53-degree air outside the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota Saturday morning reinforced the sense that it might be time to fly to warmer climates. “Everybody say ‘Goodbye ...

MANKATO — When it’s summer at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota and a bright orange monarch flutters past you, that can only mean one thing. The Butterfly House is once again open for ...

Federal wildlife authorities announced a proposal to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants public feedback on a plan to list the migratory insect ...

It's the season for outdoor hobbies, and as gardeners prepare their grounds for the seasonal harvest, they should remember to grow plants, like milkweed, to support monarch butterflies. Milkweed is ...

The once-common orange-and-black butterflies have declined by 90% in recent decades, with the latest count showing the second smallest population on record, according to the Center for Biological ...

Although it has been in decline, the butterfly is found throughout the United States, which made this a particularly challenging case for the Fish and Wildlife Service. The Fish and Wildlife Service ...

FARGO — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking protection for a beloved species and is asking the public to play a role in its recovery. The federal agency wants the monarch butterfly listed as ...