Every fall, western monarch butterflies drift into the East Bay to wait out the winter. Growing the right monarch plants is one of the simplest ways to help them. A small yard, a patio container, or a sunny strip by the driveway can all become part of their habitat.
This guide covers where monarchs spend the winter near San Leandro, which monarch plants to grow, and how to get involved...
Fall is a great time to put a milkweed plant in the ground in the East Bay. Narrow Leaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) roots in during cool weather and winter rain, rests through the cold months, and comes back in spring right when Monarchs leave the bay’s overwintering groves looking for a place to lay eggs. Three things matter most: plant at least 1 mile from a known grove,...
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