Monarch Butterflies

Physical scientist Julie Dietze with envelopes residents sent in with butterflies and moths.

These Kansas scientists want you to send in dead butterflies and moths. No, really.

Celia Hack

Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey are studying how environmental contaminants like pesticides and antibiotics are impacting butterfly and moth populations.

A local butterfly farmer says planting milkweed is the most important thing people can do to help monarch butterflies.

As monarch butterflies are placed on an endangered species list, here's what you can do to help

Andrew Lopez

Conservationists say habitat loss and climate change have led to a decline in the number of monarchs over the past three decades.

Energy and Environment

Monarchs To Flutter Through Kansas, Catch Them While You Can

Brian Grimmett

The annual spring migration of monarch butterflies from Mexico northward could reach Kansas in the next few weeks.The monarchs are important pollinators…

Energy and Environment

Kansas Joins Other States In Efforts To Improve 'Monarch Highway'

Nadya Faulx

Interstate 35 could soon be a haven for butterflies and other pollinators under a new effort to improve the corridor.The Kansas Department of…

Energy and Environment

Coalition Launches Campaign To Restore Monarch Habitats Across KS Grazing Lands

Carla Eckels

The Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition plans to have informational meetings early next year to help educate ranchers about its plan to help restore monarch…

Energy and Environment

Insect Ecologist Leery Over Adding Monarchs To Endangered Species List

Associated Press

A University of Kansas expert on the Monarch butterflies says he is leery of the butterfly being added to the Endangered Species list.Chip Taylor is an…