Western Monarch Butterfly Population Declines to Near Record Low

January 31, 2025

When it comes to insect conservation, monarchs usually receive the most attention due to their popularity. We hear about them more than many other pollinators and insects, even though many insect species are likely at risk. This is because monarchs are widely...

Monarchs, Mexico, Milkweed

September 17, 2024

Fall is an important season for butterflies at Desert Botanical Garden. As temperatures drop in North America, monarch butterflies begin a remarkable migration in search of warmer climates. Covering up to 3,000 miles, this journey is one of the most impressive...

Help the Garden Track Monarchs This Winter

November 20, 2023

Have you seen monarch butterflies flying around your yard or favorite pollinator habitat? They are back for the winter season and in great numbers this year! Central and southern Arizona has monarchs roughly from October through March — it is too hot in the summer for...

Meet the Butterflies Arriving to Garden This Fall

September 18, 2023

The fall butterfly exhibit, Majestic Mariposas, opens Sept. 23 and is on display through Nov. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Learn about some of the Southwestern butterflies you can meet in the exhibit this fall: Monarch butterflies are well known for their...

Desert Refuge: A New Way To Help Monarch Butterflies

September 27, 2022

In July, the decline of the migratory monarch butterfly was once again in the spotlight. The International Union for Conservation of Nature classified migratory monarchs as endangered, naming habitat loss and climate change as major factors for their decline. In the...

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Western Monarch Butterfly Population Declines to Near Record Low

Monarchs, Mexico, Milkweed

Help the Garden Track Monarchs This Winter

Meet the Butterflies Arriving to Garden This Fall

Desert Refuge: A New Way To Help Monarch Butterflies