Raising Monarch Butterflies (Lake Harriet)

In the wild, only 1% of Monarch eggs will become butterflies. Increase their survival rate to 95% by raising them in your home. Learn great gardening tips for milkweed and how to care for caterpillars from egg to chrysalis. Most of the supplies you need are already in your home.

Teri Joyce

Teri is a retired art teacher who now spends her summers devoted to Monarch education. She has been raising Monarchs for over 10 years, and still finds that there is always something new to learn.

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