Five years ago, the total known population of our Western Monarchs plummeted to a scant 20,500 insects—a 99.4% loss in the last 20 years! What happened and why? Can they recover? What are others doing about it, and what can we do to help? This two-part class will include:
• Classroom introduction to the iconic monarch butterfly, some of the issues that plague our migrating western population, and some of the effects of climate change.
• A discussion of how we can help restore monarch habitat and help many other pollinators throughout the seasons.
• We will also take a field trip to see two different Monarch Waystations and pollinator gardens!
Instructor Biography
Robert Coffan is co-founder of Southern Oregon Monarch Advocates and founder and former Chair of Western Monarch Advocates. He earned a BS in hydrogeology and is a former Adjunct Professor at Southern Oregon University.
Robert has lived in the Rogue Valley for 25 years, passionately researching the biodiversity of the basin where our Western Monarchs stop and rear their young during their fantastic migration. He is fascinated by the beauty and life processes of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators, and he has joined forces with others to help restore their habitat and bring back the population.
This class will be offered in two parts: Zoom presentation, Aug 21, 6-7:30pm, and field visit to local Monarch Waystations, Aug 23, 9am-12pm.
Cost is $15 per class or sliding scale fee.
Photo: Yrea on Pixabay
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