Since the 1980s, Western monarch butterfly populations h ave plummeted by more than 95%, putting this iconic species at risk of disappearing within our lifetime. In this talk, we’ll explore the fas cinating life cycle and epic migration of the Western monarch, uncover the key reasons behind its dramatic decline and highlight the urgent need for action. You’ll learn how habitat loss, pesticides and cl imate change have shaped their struggle – and, more importantly, what each of us can do to help.
From planting native milkweed t o creating pollinator-friendly gardens, we’ll look at simple yet powerful s teps that can make a difference. Whether you’re an experienced ga rdener or just getting started, you’ll leave inspired to turn your out door space into a haven for monarchs.
Shelkie Tao i s a landscape designer and founder of WaterEfficientGardens.com, an onl ine design service specializing in low-water, California native a nd pollinator-friendly gardens. She has designed numerous po llinator habitats where monarch butterflies have been successfull y observed, contributing to their conservation. Before founding Water& nbsp;Efficient Gardens, Shelkie spent over a decade in the Silicon Val ley high-tech industry. She holds a Certificate of Achievement in Envi ronmental Horticulture and Design from Foothill College and an MBA fro m the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Since the 1980s, Western monarch butterfly populations h ave plummeted by more than 95%, putting this iconic species at risk of disappearing within our lifetime. In this talk, we’ll explore the fas cinating life cycle and epic migration of the Western monarch, uncover the key reasons behind its dramatic decline and highlight the urgent need for action. You’ll learn how habitat loss, pesticides and cl imate change have shaped their struggle – and, more importantly, what each of us can do to help.
From planting native milkweed t o creating pollinator-friendly gardens, we’ll look at simple yet powerful s teps that can make a difference. Whether you’re an experienced ga rdener or just getting started, you’ll leave inspired to turn your out door space into a haven for monarchs.
Shelkie Tao i s a landscape designer and founder of WaterEfficientGardens.com, an online design service specializing in low-water,&nbs p;California native and pollinator-friendly gardens. She has desi gned numerous pollinator habitats where monarch butterflies have been successfully observed, contributing to their conservation. B efore founding Water Efficient Gardens, Shelkie spent over a decade in the Silicon Valley high-tech industry. She holds a Certificate o f Achievement in Environmental Horticulture and Design from Foothill C ollege and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
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