We're so glad that you're excited about increasing monarch butterfly and other pollinator habitat in Central Oregon! Working together, we can help make our pollinators thrive. Learn more about what the Land Trust is doing, then check out our resources for more information and ways you can help!

Monarchs + Milkweed

The Land Trust is working to help the Western monarch butterfly which is in critical decline. Join us in creating more habitat for these iconic beauties! Here are some resources on monarchs and the native milkweed they depend on to survive:

• Do you live in Central Oregon and would like to plant some native milkweed? Let us know and we'll send you some seeds!
• Learn more about the connections between Monarchs and Milkweed.
• Showy Milkweed Planting Instructions for those who already have seeds.
• Having trouble getting your milkweed seeds to grow? Check out our Tips + Tricks for Growing Milkweed.
• What do you see? Learn more with Five Butterflies That are Not Monarchs.
• Read up on key takeaways from the 2023 Western Monarch Summit.

Garden Resources

Do you want to make your garden, yard, or balcony more friendly towards monarchs or other pollinators? Check out our resources on the topic:

• Take a look at our list of Pollinator Plants to Grow.
• There's more to a pollinator-friendly garden than plants. Find out more with Creating a Butterfly Garden.
• Learn more about Why You Should Think About Planting in Fall.
• Are you interested in welcoming more than just butterflies to your garden? Create a Bee Home for Your Yard to help out our native bee population.
• Making Your Own Newspaper Pots for Planting is a great way to start native wildflowers from seed AND reuse materials you already have at home. It's a win-win for pollinators and you!

Pollinator Guides

Learn more about some of our native pollinators that your garden can attract and support:

• Learn more about a few of our Pollinators of Central Oregon.
• What's that bird buzzing past you? Learn about the Hummingbirds of Central Oregon.
• What Are All of These Orange Butterflies? A common question in Central Oregon, especially in early spring. Read our blog post to find out!
• How do butterflies survive the harsh Central Oregon winter? Discover the answer in our blog post on Overwintering Butterflies.
• Gain some knowledge and explore the often overlooked moth in our blog post Let's Celebrate Moths!

Plant Guides

Central Oregon's many types of habitats means we have a lot of native wildflowers! Some of these are suitable for your garden while others aren't. Increase your knowledge of our area's wildflowers with these guides:

• Not sure anything will grow in your sandy, dry soil? Find out about Late Summer Rabbitbrush and see if it's an option for you!
• Learn more about Central Oregon's Lilies.
• A great general roundup for our area: Central Oregon Wildflowers.
• Find out more with our Central Oregon Shrub Guide.

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