Scientists Reveal Butterflies Are Disappearing at a "Catastrophic" Rate—Plant These Flowers to Help

Scientists Reveal Butterflies Are Disappearing at a "Catastrophic" Rate—Plant These Flowers to Help

A recent study showed butterfly populations decreased by 22 percent since 2000. Find out what flowers you can plant to support the butterflies in your yard.

Butterflies Declined by 22% in Just 2 Decades Across the US

Editor’s note: “A study published in 2024 found that a change in insecticide use was a major factor in driving butterfly declines in the Midwest over 17 years. The authors, many of whom were also part of the current study, noted that the drop coincided with a shift to using seeds with prophylactic insecticides, rather than only spraying crops after an infestation.” Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash “Only the Pacific Northwest didn’t lose butterf…

Bring on the Butterflies

Bring on the Butterflies Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 03/28/2025 - 16:32 Categories Outdoors & Nature State Park Events Map ViewPhoto View Event Date --> Appling Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM - Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA - Join us to learn about the pretties of pollinators and how to attract them to your own back yard. Focus on the Monarch butterfly which has diminished in numbers in recent years. Followed by a craft. Phone 70…