Quonnie Monarch Project:
- Dedicated to restoring the habitat and health of the Monarch Butterflies that migrate through Quonnie each year. Projects include educating the neighborhoods, planting milkweed species to support reproduction and raising butterflies for educational and species support purposes. Contacts: Carollynne Weidler Murphy, Catherine Murphy (get permission to include email addresses)
- Help Save Our Monarchs – Information on planting native milkweed and other ways to create a safe haven for monarchs in Quonnie.
Informative Websites:
- www.monarchwatch.org
- www.saveourmonarchs.org
- Pollinator Pathway – A national endeavor to promote pollinator-friendly landscapes. Offers attractive, small yard signs.
Bee Houses:
- Mason bee houses create habitat for these bees and promote understanding of pollinator lifecycles. Mason bee houses can be purchased or made through DIY projects. No, Mason Bees are not the same as Carpenter Bees!
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Additional “Core” Q Gardens and Landscapes Resources