Monarchs and Milkweed
(9:30 minute video) Monarch butterfly populations have declined 90 percent across the US. A key piece of their habitat has been wiped out by farms and urban sprawl. Milkweed is the single most important plant for monarchs. It’s the only one they lay their eggs on and young caterpillars eat. People are encouraged to plant milkweed wherever they can to help monarchs along their long migration routes. [IMPORTANT: Plant only milkweed that is native to your area. In Oregon's Willa
Northwest Prairies: What is a Prairie?
(16:46 minute video) An educational documentary about Puget Sound prairies: what are prairies; Native American use of prairies; loss of...
