Western Monarch Day is an annual celebration observed on February 5th of every year. It is a day to celebrate the return of the endangered Western Monarch butterfly, which migrates from October through March to California’s central coast.
The Western Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is endemic to North America and found in western states such as California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Utah. The species has been declining in numbers due to habitat loss and degradation caused by human activities.
On this day, people come together to raise awareness about the plight of the Western Monarch butterfly and take action to help protect it. There are many ways that you can get involved in celebrating Western Monarch Day. Here are some ideas:
- Plant native flowers that attract butterflies in your garden or local park.
- Participate in a citizen science project such as tagging monarchs or counting eggs and larvae.
- Join a local conservation group or volunteer with an organization dedicated to protecting monarchs and their habitats.
- Educate yourself and others about how we can all help protect these beautiful creatures.
- Donate money or supplies to organizations working on monarch conservation efforts.
- Spread the word about Western Monarch Day on social media using #WesternMonarchDay hashtag!
By taking part in these activities, you can help ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy seeing these majestic creatures fluttering around our gardens and parks for years to come! So let’s join forces this February 5th and celebrate Western Monarch Day together!
Sources:
- https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/western-monarch-day/
- https://happydays365.org/western-monarch-day/western-monarch-day-february-5/
- https://www.checkiday.com/092e6b7f3e247cafc5cc813417359a88/california-western-monarch-day
