Habitat loss, climate change and the use of pesticides are to blame for the population decline of monarchs, says Karen ...

Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you're picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, ...

It's been another year of both discouraging and rewarding results. Here are some lessons I've learned, especially when it comes to a common parasite that can infect the insects.

Butterfly gardens are a great source of enjoyment. It can be a perfect opportunity to work with children or grandchildren and ...

Milkweed may seem like a weed because of its name, but it’s actually an incredibly important plant.

Critters that feed on toxic plants tend to be brightly colored – a warning to predators that they are not safe to eat. Swamp milkweed beetles can consume sticky milkweed sap safely, but they prefer to ...

Milkweed may seem like a weed because of its name, but it’s actually an incredibly important plant. The leaves of milkweed are the primary food source for monarch caterpillars. The flowers provide ...

Milkweed may seem like a weed because of its name, but it’s actually an incredibly important plant. The leaves of milkweed are the primary food source for monarch caterpillars. The flowers provide ...

Aaron Walton plants milkweed at his south Tulsa home to try to save monarch butterflies. He’s studied them for years. He shares the seeds of the plants with people willing to plant them.