Yosemite Nature Notes 24: Monarchs and Milkweed

The video explores the intricate world of milkweed plants, highlighting their role as a habitat for various insects, especially the monarch butterfly. It emphasizes the critical relationship between monarchs and milkweed, explaining how monarch larvae depend on milkweed for survival. The video also addresses the threats posed by herbicides to milkweed and, consequently, to monarch populations. It concludes by celebrating the beauty of monarchs and their importance in the ecosystem, urging conservation efforts.

Describe the migratory journey of monarch butterflies. Why is it significant?

What impact do herbicides have on milkweed populations?

What does the quote by John Muir imply about the interconnectedness of nature?