Why Milkweed Matters
Central to the project is the planting of milkweed, a critical host plant for monarch butterflies. Milkweed provides the only location where monarchs lay their eggs and serves as the primary food source for their larvae, making it essential to the species’ survival as populations continue to decline.
Students Take Action for Conservation
Through this partnership, students applied their understanding of ecology in a real-world context by preparing and planting milkweed seed balls.
Planting Change at Edgemere Park
As part of the experience, students took a walking field trip to Edgemere Park, where they will planted the milkweed, directly contributing to local conservation efforts while fostering a strong sense of environmental stewardship.
