Missourians for Monarchs

It’s early yet, but initial signs point to a banner year, butterfly-wise. Monarch butterflies overwinter in Mexico, and three groups tracking them report a significant increase.

The 80-year-old retired dentist and his wife have been working in partnership with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to make their property a haven for pollinators