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Book Review: Monarch Butterflies: Explore the Life Journey of One of the Winged Wonders of the World

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Carol

Monarch Butterflies is a visual and literary delight. Author Ann Hobbie is the Chair of the board of directors of Monarch Joint Venture. For her first book, she partnered with the extremely talented illustrator Olga Baumert. Baumart moves from photo … Continue reading →

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Mixed Feelings at Monarch Tagging Time

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Carol

Earlier this month, I received that familiar orange envelope from Monarch Watch.  My tags had arrived.  As caterpillar hunting and rearing was winding down, tagging season would soon begin. I was excited.  They thrill of the hunt for caterpillars would … Continue reading →

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Monarchs: To Raise or not to raise?

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Carol

Raise! Raising monarchs is the most exciting, interesting, healthy and inspiring summer hobby for people from 2 to 102. The hunt for eggs, caterpillars, and food gets you out of the house, away from your screen, and into the natural … Continue reading →

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Mexico 2022!

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Carol

As more of us get our covid shots, we can envision our world after covid. I for one, can’t wait to book my next trip. If visiting the overwintering sanctuaries is on your bucket list, I recommend booking sooner than … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Nature Where We Live, by Don Scallen

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Carol

This winter, I spent endless hours scouring the trails and woods in search of cocoons. I found few prizes, and have had to satisfy myself with fungi, old nests, and way too many gypsy moth egg cases. If you are … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for monarch season?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Carol

At this time of year, even if you didn’t have covid fever (I mean CABIN) fever, you might be itching for monarch season to start. I certainly am. Well, my friend, it is already in full swing in Texas, and … Continue reading →

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Spotline on: Junior Monarch Crusader Cameron Bolohan

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Carol

When he was 12, Cameron was helping out at Hawk Cliff Migration weekends. He gave Audrey and me a personal tour of the monarch meadow. Cameron is 16 years old and lives in London, Ontario. His interest in monarch butterflies … Continue reading →

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Caterpillar Season Comes to an End

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Carol

I am overwhelmed with mixed feelings as caterpillar season comes to a close. One by one, I clean my rearing containers, as the last of my butterflies start their new life by soaring out my kitchen window. I still check … Continue reading →

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Presentation Tips and Tricks

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Carol

Welcome to the club.  You have raised your first monarchs.  While there is so much more to learn, you’ve picked up a lot, and you are exploding to share.  In fact, your friends may have been encouraging you to talk … Continue reading →

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Which is the best guided tour to Mexico?

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Carol

Now that I’m  … mature…   tours are my preferred way to travel.  I like to leave my brains at home, and just enjoy that someone else is taking care of all the details, knows what to do in an emergency, … Continue reading →

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