Habitat Restoration Archives - Page 10 of 15 - Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy

Monarch Butterflies and this Relay of Life

May 3, 2013

Ok friends, so the relay of life is on. Monarchs departed Mexico with the last ones leaving the sanctuaries on...

Where’s Your Local Milkweed Patch?

Apr 20, 2013

Here’s a video that a woman who raises and releases Monarchs did to show the milkweed patch that she visits....

Good News from the Field!

Apr 13, 2013

Remember that habitat restoration project we did last fall to improve a spot at Morven Park that was functioning as...

Hoptrees and Giant Swallowtails

Apr 5, 2013

Giant Swallowtails almost sound like some mythical insect but in fact they are real and now and then they flutter...

Landscaping and the Law

Mar 6, 2013

How do you feel about your yard and landscaping? What about your neighbors’ landscaping? This video provides some perspectives: httpv://youtu.be/AHHxfojGrpI

The Science of Landscaping

Mar 5, 2013

Calling all Landscape Scientists (yes that’s YOU!) Do you know why you mow your lawn? Here’s a great video to...

Looking for Seeds for Your Monarch Waystation?

Feb 21, 2013

If you’re going to plant a large area as a Monarch Waystation, you may need seeds. Here is a good...

Calling all Monarch Butterfly Enthusiasts!

Dec 9, 2012

We Need You! The status of the Monarch Butterfly population is not looking good. Drought in the Midwest, habitat loss...

Butterfly seed bombs

Sep 24, 2012

Whether you’re 8, 38, or 88, this activity is fun for all ages. It’s a fact – playing with seeds...

Ever think about buying a condo? You can get one cheap for your butterflies…

Sep 16, 2012

At the Native Plant sale yesterday, a number of people asked where I got the Monarch Condo and unfortunately Monarch...