Podcasts about monarch butterflies

It's time to catch up with The Backyard Naturalists, your weekly dose of everything wild and wonderful in the natural world! This week, Debbie and Laurie are taking a look back—and a hopeful step forward—as they revisit three important topics that continue to affect our backyards and beyond: the Spotted Lanternfly, Chronic Wasting Disease (aka “Zombie Deer Disease”), and the Monarch Butterfly population. From celebrating 94,000+ listens (can you believe it?!) to sharing laughs about bell ringing at the Matthews Community Farmers Market, this episode is full of gratitude, good vibes, and grounded science. You'll hear real updates, new developments, and—most importantly—simple actions you can take to make a difference. Whether it's learning to ID a bug, reporting sick deer, or planting milkweed, we all have a role to play.

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine how San Antonio residents are rethinking their relationship with nature—starting in their own front yards. Guest host Cory Ames interviews Monika Maeckle, author, naturalist, and founder of the Texas Butterfly Ranch and the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival. Maeckle's new book, Plants with Purpose, explores why traditional lawns may be a liability for San Antonio, and how reimagining our landscaping choices can have a measurable impact on water conservation, biodiversity, and the city's resilience to climate extremes.In this conversation, Cory and Monika discuss:• The hidden costs of maintaining lawns in San Antonio's climate• How native and well-adapted plants can contribute to local ecosystems• Strategies for residents—homeowners, renters, and educators—to build greener, more sustainable neighborhoods• Accessible starting points for those new to native gardening, including resources and recommended nurseries• The cultural and historical narratives tied to landscaping in Texas• Examples of successful lawn-to-native transformations around the city, and how attitudes on “curb appeal” are beginning to shiftThe episode also addresses the broader implications for water policy, environmental education, and the role of public utilities and HOAs in shaping San Antonio's urban landscape. For residents seeking practical steps—and inspiration—on making their homes and communities more sustainable, Maeckle's perspective is rooted in decades of local experience.You can find more information about Plants with Purpose, local events, and suggested resources at bigcitysmalltown.com.RECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶️ #125. The Man Behind Brooks: How Leo Gomez Reimagined the Southside – Explore San Antonio's transformation on a bigger scale as Bob Rivard sits down with Leo Gomez, president and CEO of Brooks, to unpack the revitalization of this former military base into a thriving mixed-use community. Discover how bold leadership, partnerships, and a focus on green space are reshaping the city's Southside—all connecting back to how we can build a more vibrant, sustainable San Antonio.-- -- CONNECT

Monarch creatures may be small creatures, but they go on an epic adventure every year across much of the globe. Now, the federal government is stepping in. In December, the Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to list monarch butterflies as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. But since then, the new Trump administration has begun discussing rescinding the definition of “harm” in the act. That could remove certain protections for all listed species and their habitats. 

Watching a monarch caterpillar strip a swan plant can be one of those lasting memories from childhood. But now people are being urged to report sightings of live monarch butterflies as experts sound the alarm over their declining numbers - especially in cities. Over winter they survive by gathering in clusters on tall trees or in urban green spaces but there's been a noticeable drop off in those habitats. Jacqui Knight from the Moths and Butterflies Trust spoke to Jesse.

In this conversation, Host Dr. Riley Kirk and Dr. Anurag Agrawal discuss the intricate relationship between monarch butterflies and milkweed, exploring themes of coevolution, chemical ecology, and the ecological arms race. He explains how monarchs have adapted to survive the toxic compounds in milkweed, the challenges they face due to habitat destruction and pesticides, and the importance of conservation efforts. The discussion highlights the fascinating dynamics of species interactions and the need for community involvement in preserving biodiversity. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Monarchs and Milkweed 06:32 The Co-evolutionary Dance 11:32 Monarchs vs. Milkweed: The Arms Race 20:14 The Role of Cardiac Glycosides 30:01 Sequestration and Survival Strategies 31:37 The Journey of Monarch Butterflies 37:30 Understanding Monarch Population Decline 46:49 Human Impact on Monarchs and Conservation Efforts 54:01 Exploring Other Fascinating Insects Follow Dr.Agrawal's research: https://ecologyandevolution.cornell.edu/anurag-agrawal https://agrawal.eeb.cornell.edu/ Read or listen to Monarchs and Milkweed https://www.amazon.com/Monarchs-Milkweed-Migrating-Remarkable-Coevolution/dp/0691166358 Preorder my book Reefer Wellness! ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Reefer-Wellness-Understanding-Cannabis-Medicine/dp/0593847156⁠⁠ ✨ Want Exclusive Content? Join the Bioactive Patreon community for as little as $1/month to ask guests your burning questions, access exclusive content, and connect with Dr. Kirk one-on-one.⁠⁠ www.Patreon.com/Cannabichem⁠⁠

Migrations shape life in the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. Follow along with Chesapeake Bay Journal filmmakers David Harp, Tom Horton and Sandy Cannon Brown as they track the journeys of monarch butterflies, eels, tundra swans and shorebirds in their latest documentary, Chesapeake Rhythms. Hear behind-the-scenes interviews with the filmmakers as well as original reporting by Jeremy Cox and Lauren Hines-Acosta. The new podcast season debuts May 21.

The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 8, from 6-7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be retired horticulturist and Texas A&M Water Conservation and Technology Center director Calvin Finch, who will present “Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed.” Space is limited. To reserve a spot, visit txmg.org/wilson/event/wcemg-may-monthly-meeting/ or call Samantha Shannon at 830-393-7357. Meetings are open to the public and held at the Wilson County AgriLife Extension classroom, located at 1103 Fourth St., Room 10, in Floresville.Article Link

In this inspiring episode, I talk to Chris Emmet, a visionary entrepreneur who's combining beauty with conservation. From her unexpected pivot from the corporate medical world to founding Native Monarchs, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring monarch butterfly habitats, Chris has turned her passion into a mission to save the iconic species. And if that wasn't innovative enough, she also launched Monarch Botanica, a skincare line using milkweed seed oil—giving back to conservation while bringing beauty products to market. Chris's journey is one of resilience, creative entrepreneurship, and an unwavering dedication to the environment. Tune in for a conversation full of inspiration, insights, and ideas on how business can be both profitable and purpose-driven. What You'll Learn: How Chris transitioned from the medical field to environmental conservation and entrepreneurship. The unique connection between monarch butterflies and her skincare line. How to build a mission-driven business that directly supports environmental causes. The importance of planting and protecting monarch butterfly habitats—and how you can help. Tips for navigating the competitive beauty industry with a product that serves a greater purpose. Why resilience, purpose, and focus are key to surviving the early years of entrepreneurship. Connect with Chris here: Beauty: https://monarchbotanika.com/ Monarch Conservation: https://nativemonarchs.org/ Monarch Habitats: https://monarchbotanika.com/pages/educational-programs Milkweed Seed Oil Products - Beauty with Purpose: https://monarchbotanika.com/collections/all

Climate change and industrial agriculture have decimated the western monarch butterfly's crucial food source, threatening the species. One Santa Cruz musician decided to take a thousand-mile journey to help the monarchs along their migration by planting milkweed. 

Prenatal Conversations... Moksha and Olam Ha-Ba... Albert Einstein and the First Law of Thermodynamics... Monarch Butterflies... The Apostle Paul as the Primary Source of the Belief in Resurrection... Listen to this Easter episode to discover what all of these have in common.

Legislation to remove the gray wolf from the federal endangered species list.  Our featured story is with the FFA Teacher of the Year, it's a rigorous process to win the Golden Owl Award. Farmers in the Field features crops such as —Easter lilies, almonds, livestock and vegetables.Mandated postings to farm employees where you can get those posters. And Farm Bureau comments on the proposal to list the monarch butterfly.

This week on the Insider Report, Kat and Bruce give the scoop on what is going on in the area, including the Chetco Library event schedule, the 12th Annual 5K Run In The Redwoods; “Monarch Butterflies in Our Backyard” presentation at Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus; Spring Fuchsia Plant Sale at Del Norte County […]

The Texas Department of Agriculture announced good news about monarch butterfly conservation. The eastern monarch butterfly population nearly doubled in 2025, according to the latest World Wildlife Fund survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KCBX Programming Intern Sam Doyle-Jacobson's interview with Randy Widera, Director of Programs for California State Parks Foundation, where he discusses the decline in monarch butterfly populations and why their survival is key. Linda Seeley and Jane Swanson, board members of San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace, speak with KCBX's Meher Ali about their concerns related to the Diablo Canyon Power Plant and why they continue to advocate for its closure. Then, KCSB reporter Mavis Holley talks to Megan Overland, who is part of the Santa Barbara Advocacy Network, about how allies can support the transgender community going forward. Lastly, we have another story from KCSB: this one from reporter Rose Friedrich, who interviews Asian American Studies Professor John Park about the history of birthright citizenship.

Monarch butterfly sanctuary, El Rosario. Stereo 48kHz 24bit. UNESCO listing: Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve Recorded by Erick Ruiz Arellano. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

Each year, millions of migratory eastern monarch butterflies embark on a breathtaking 3,000-mile migration from North America to the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Mexico, where they hibernate in the towering Oyamel fir forests. But this iconic species is in trouble.  WWF's research conducted with conservation partners since the early 2000s shows that the eastern monarch population has been trending downward for years. And while the latest report released by WWF and the Government of Mexico found that the population nearly doubled during the 2024-2025 winter, this latest finding is still far below the long-term average.  In this episode of Nature Breaking, host Seth Larson speaks with Court Whelan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Natural Habitat Adventures, about the wonders of the monarch's migration, the threats they face, and the conservation efforts bringing hope for their future. Discover how you can help protect these incredible pollinators, from planting native milkweed to utilizing your own personal “superpower” to advance conservation efforts. Join us for an inspiring conversation that highlights why monarchs are worth saving and what we can all do to ensure their survival. Links for More Info:Court Whelan bio Natural Habitat Adventures WWF: Eastern monarch butterfly population nearly doubles in 2025 WWF Milkweed Finder CHAPTERS: 0:00 Preview 0:15 Intro 1:58 Court's backstory 4:53 Monarch migration 13:42 Inside an expedition to the monarch's winter home in Mexico 16:45 A “snow globe” of monarchs 23:10 Threats to monarchs 24:48 Why should we care about saving monarchs? 30:37 Hope for the future of monarchs 33:14 Outro

On the phone-in: our dog behaviour expert Silvia Jay takes your questions. But first, we hear about a new affordable housing development in the works in Antigonish, and good news for monarch butterfly populations.

Welcome to YourForest Podcast, where we explore the interconnections between environmental science, sustainability, and the human connection to nature. In this captivating episode, hosted by Matthew Kristoff, we engage in a deep dive with Mike Leahy and Rebecca Quiñonez-Piñón about the enchanting world of the Monarch butterfly and the concerted efforts required for their conservation.The episode features Mike Leahy, the Senior Director for Wildlife Hunting and Fishing Policy at the National Wildlife Federation, and Rebecca Quiñonez-Piñón who serves as the Senior Scientist at the National Wildlife Federation. Both guests share their deep insights on the challenges facing Monarch butterflies and outline practical steps for their conservation.

Lots of panic questions about Monarchs this year: in Auckland they are recorded as “pretty rare”, whereas in Christchurch I see them quite regularly and they're doing fine in my garden. There are always some troubles with wasps. These predators are quite keen to chew the monarch caterpillars to pieces and take the protein back to the wasp nest as food for their larvae. It sounds awful and it looks awful; the common-German wasps (and Paper wasps) are, after all, imported pests that don't belong here. Keep your plants with caterpillars under netting; the wasps can not access them. Another trick is to grow your swan plants in large pots, which can be moved to new sites when wasps discover the precious cargo; the wasp's GPS system is disrupted when you change the position of the swan plants. Running out of food is often bad news – caterpillars starving Always keep an extra plant or two under curtain netting, so female monarchs can't lay eggs on those spare food plants!! It also pays to reduce the number of eggs/caterpillars per plant (birth-control) I must confess: I had some trouble managing the number of caterpillars this year: they we sometimes eating the tops of the naked swanplants… and in pairs!! I tend to keep my caterpillars inside the tunnel house, so that the female monarchs couldn't get at them to lay more and more eggs “Go Fly to Auckland and Do something with your Life” is what I usually say… Sometimes caterpillars are found limp and dying This is often caused by predation by brown soldier bugs (Cermatulus nasalis) who stick their sucking tubes into the caterpillars and slowly such them dry. Look for the soldier bugs (brown version of the garden stink bug!!) and get rid of them! Accidents do happen, especially when the last instar caterpillar does its very last change from Caterpillar to Chrysalis. That in itself is a tricky manoeuvre: the caterpillar hangs from a small patch of silk while it takes its skin of. The trick is then to hook its chrysalis “claws” into the same white silken pad, so it can hang there as long as it takes to change into an adult butterfly. There are a few videos that capture the way a caterpillar becomes a chrysalis; have a look at how the caterpillar manages that without falling. But sometimes things go horribly wrong and if you discover a fallen chrysalis soon after the accident happened, you can carefully pick that very fragile creature up and literally hang it back where it needs to be… Very delicate “First Aid”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest on California's response to the Trump Administration. Also, the western monarch butterfly population declines to a near record low. Finally, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival begins this week in Nevada County. POLITICO's California Playbook

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Not that long ago, monarch butterflies would migrate in droves. However, over the last few decades, the number of these iconic creatures has dropped drastically.

The monarch butterfly is popular and currently in the news a lot. You might think that we know all there is to know about it, but there are many mysteries remaining, particularly about their migration and how they use their habitat. This may be more so for the western population that overwinters in California. Radio tracking has long been used for studying the movement and habitat use of bigger animals. Advances in this technology mean it is emerging as a tool that can provide scientists with some answers about tiny animals too.To explore how radio tracking — also called radio telemetry — can be used with monarchs, we are joined by Ashley Fisher. Ashley is an endangered species conservation biologist and a monarch overwintering specialist with the Xerces Society. Based near the overwintering sites in California, Ashley manages Xerces' overwintering habitat database and helps facilitate research projects, working with Xerces partnering organizations and universities. She also works with local land managers in communities along the central coast of California to provide guidance on the management and restoration of overwintering sites.Thank you for listening! For more information go to xerces.org/bugbanter.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the monarch butterfly count has dropped close to a 30-year low.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Mike Leahy, Senior Director of Wildlife Policy for the National Wildlife Federation, about National Wildlife Federation, Wildlife Conservation, and Monarch Butterflies.  Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 2:15 - Nic and Laura dive into delivering bad news10:10 - Interview with Mike Leahy starts17:33 - Navigating new administrations26: 35 - Endangered Species Act32:22 - Monarch Butterflies39:49 - #fieldnotesPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Mike Leahy at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-leahy-89a4a211/Guest Bio:Mike Leahy supports the restoration and conservation of wildlife and fish through his work on policy related to wildlife, hunting, and fishing. Mike works to update wildlife conservation strategies for the 21st century and plug gaps in wildlife policy by increasing funding for wildlife programs, establishing policies to address threats such as extinction, habitat fragmentation, disease, and lead, and by representing the conservation interests of hunters and anglers in healthy, abundant wildlife populations and habitat.Mike's work is informed by over two and half decades of work to conserve wildlife and natural resources, and an interest in all things outdoors. Mike has been Conservation Director for the Izaak Walton League of America; Rockies and Plains Director and Natural Resources Counsel for Defenders of Wildlife; and Forest Campaign Director for National Audubon Society. Mike enjoys getting out to hunt, fish, hike, and have fun in the outdoors. Mike has a law degree from Georgetown University and studied Natural Resources at Cornell University.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Every year, Monarch Butterflies migrate to warmer forested areas in Central Mexico and Coastal California to overwinter, so they can survive the colder inclement conditions.But over the past few decades, the number of monarchs overwintering in Mexico has declined by as much as 80%, and monarchs overwintering in California has dropped by nearly 100%. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently recommended listing monarchs as a threatened species under the federal Endangered Species Act in response, although advocates say that could make the situation worse.Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry caught up this week with Michael Crossley – an Assistant Professor and Agricultural Entomologist at the University of Delaware who wrote about the issue – for more on why fewer Monarch Butterflies are overwintering and if federal protections could help or harm this iconic species.

It's been 50 years since two Canadian scientists solved a great mystery: where do monarch butterflies go during winter? But while they unlocked how these tiny creatures fly thousands of kilometres every year, there's still parts of this natural wonder that we don't understand. 

If you were to ask most older adults what was the most common butterfly when they were kids they would, almost to the person, say monarchs. But those days are gone. You may have missed it, but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing federal protection for the monarch.

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich have the week's top stories in agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Vance Crowe is joined by Joe Vaclavik. Vaclavik is the founder and president of Standard Grain in Nashville, Tennessee. He started his career at the Chicago Board of Trade before relocating to Nashville, establishing himself as a key player in dealing directly with large-scale agricultural entities across the U.S. His expertise lies in providing market commentary and analysis, which has made him a familiar face on platforms like CNBC, Fox Business, and The Wall Street Journal, among others.Vaclavik is recognized for his deep market insights, particularly in grain markets, weather impacts, and economic trends affecting agriculture. He hosts the podcast "Grain Markets and Other Stuff," discussing market dynamics and agricultural news. Educated in Agribusiness at the University of Illinois, he often speaks at events like the Top Producer Summit, sharing his knowledge on commodity marketing and risk management.On this week's episode, we delve into recent agricultural and environmental news. Despite cuts to the spending bill, farmer payments remain intact with $10 billion in direct support and $20.8 billion for disaster relief for the 2023-2024 crop years. We discuss how these funds, with specific payment rates for corn, soybeans, and wheat, might influence farmers' economic situations and grain markets. We also cover the alarming spread of H5N1 bird flu, with the first severe human case reported in Louisiana and California declaring a state of emergency for its dairy industry. The absence of a vaccine due to export concerns adds complexity to managing this outbreak.Lastly, we explore the proposed federal protections for the monarch butterfly, listed as threatened due to significant population declines. We'll analyze what this listing means for conservation efforts, agriculture, and how regional variations in monarch numbers might affect these strategies. Join us for a deep dive into these pivotal issues shaping our agricultural and ecological landscape.

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Monarch butterflies are the most iconic butterfly, with their bright orange and black markings, but their populations are threatened by climate change and habitat loss. To protect them, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed that monarch butterflies be added to the Endangered Species list. Reset hears the effects this could have and efforts underway to protect their habitats from Sustainability contributor Karen Weigert and lead conservation ecologist at the Field Museum Aster Hasle. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife are proposing federal protections and label the Western monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The federal agency will be accepting public input until March 12. At the same time, a federal grant of $300,000 was awarded to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation to aid in habitat restoration. The Portland nonprofit will be using the funds to continue offering free kits containing milkweed and wildflowers for community spaces and working, tribal and public lands in Oregon, Washington and California.  Emma Pelton is a conservation biologist with the nonprofit. She joins us to share more on the impact this funding will have and what potential protections for the butterfly will mean going forward. 

Where abortion access litigation stands with the Wisconsin Supreme Court. An effort to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species. The geological history of Milwaukee's City Hall.

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Chief Conservation Officer Ron Leathers for a conversation with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Sergio Pierluissi and AnnMarie Krmppotich about the Service's announcement last week proposing the monarch butterfly be listed as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. The group talks about what this proposed listing means, what it doesn't mean, and what role PF & QF can play in creating habitat for monarch butterflies and upland birds. Episode Highlights: • The group discusses public land and private land opportunities to improve grasslands habitat for monarchs, as well as for pheasants, quail, and prairie grouse. • Learn more about the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's announcement about the status of monarch butterflies at www.fws.gov/monarch and submit comments at https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FWS-R3-ES-2024-0137-0001. onX Hunt is a proud supporter of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and they want to thank everyone who gives back to the birds we all love to hunt and the places they call home. Click this link to get a free month of onX Hunt and then use code PFQF to get 20% off, and a portion will go back to supporting Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's wildlife habitat mission.

Digging into the news of the morning, DC Swamp Update with Rick Manning, everything from Trump Transition to Merk and the Monarch Butterflies to can we get ALL the big stuff done in the 1st budget bill?

Robin McKenzie of Rockbird Gardens talks about the life cycle of the Monarch Butterflies, the endangered status, how to attract more and help them thrive. Open phones follow.

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New funds will be used to support the Monarch Pollinator Habitat kit program.

It's been a dry winter so far — we look at the forecast ahead. It's a critical time for butterfly migration in California. We speak with climate emergency reporter Erin Stone on the environmental impact of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Monarch butterflies make an incredible migration journey. But do all monarchs take this long voyage? Monarch expert Kayla White joins us as we explore God's design in these long-distance insects.Here's our trail map:Why Do Monarch Butterflies Migrate?How Do Monarch Butterflies Know When to Migrate?How Do Monarch Butterflies Find Their Way?Does Every Generation of Monarch Migrate?What Are 3 Ways We Can Follow God's Plan On Life's Journey?Episode Links:Nat Theo Shop: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubWatch a monarch emerging from its chrysalis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Qh8PGdy64Kayla White's Books: https://lucytheladybug.com/ladybug-books-and-more/Melody: A Monarch Miracle: https://lucytheladybug.com/product/melody-a-monarch-miracle/Kayla White's Blog (Monarch post) https://lucytheladybug.com/video-have-you-ever-seen-a-monarch-emerge/Monarch Migration Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/monarch-butterflies-migrate/Find great Christian books and resources at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/Explore Apologia's curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power.” Psalm 145:4 (NLT)“Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.” Proverbs 15:22 (NLT)“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 (NLT)“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” James 1:5 (NLT)“The Lord says, ‘I will make you wise and show you where to go. I will guide you and watch over you.'” Psalm 32:8 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Generation: All the people born at about the same time. Like layers of people born throughout history.Diapause: When an insect goes dormant (stops growing or developing) to survive the cold. Similar to hibernation.Circadian Clock: The system God designed in a body similar to an internal clock. It helps our bodies wake, rest, and function throughout day and night.Imaginal Discs: A group of cells in a caterpillar that become the new parts of the butterfly.Mentioned in this episode:Nat Theo Shop: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/

Monarch butterfly populations have plummeted due to habitat loss, pesticide use and climate change. In early December, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is going to decide whether the monarch should be listed under the Endangered Species Act. If that comes to pass, the migratory butterfly would be one of the most widespread species to receive this listing. Want to hear more on the animals that surround us? Email us your ideas to shortwave@npr.org — we'd love to hear from you!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

A few years ago Suzanne stumbled upon a new hobby, raising and releasing Monarch butterflies. It's a very beautiful experience, and it's also taught her and her family a lot of important lessons.  - If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be okay. In fact, many things aren't okay and never will be! But instead of falling into the pit of despair, we're bringing you a little OK for your day. Every weekday, we'll bring you one okay thing to help you start, end or endure your day with the opposite of a doom scroll. Created and hosted by Nora McInerny. - Find Nora's weekly newsletter here! Also, check out Nora on YouTube. _ “It's Going To Be OK” is brought to you by The Hartford. The Hartford is a leading insurance provider that connects people and technology for better employee benefits.  Learn more at www.thehartford.com/benefits.  _ Share your OK thing at 502-388-6529‬ or by emailing a note or voice memo to IGTBO@feelingsand.co. Start your message with “I'm (name) and it's going to be okay.”  _ The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, Amanda Romani and Grace Barry. _ The transcript for this episode can be found here. Find all our shows and our store at www.feelingsand.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When monarch butterflies migrate, they produce one of the most iconic wildlife spectacles in the world — and provide us with an important indicator of ecological health, says photographer Jaime Rojo. Telling a story about our relationship to the natural world, he shares his experience photographing these mesmerizing insects deep in their remote mountain habitats in Mexico, diving into the latest research into the mysteries of their multi-thousand-mile journey and sharing how each of us can join the growing movement to protect them.

When monarch butterflies migrate, they produce one of the most iconic wildlife spectacles in the world — and provide us with an important indicator of ecological health, says photographer Jaime Rojo. Telling a story about our relationship to the natural world, he shares his experience photographing these mesmerizing insects deep in their remote mountain habitats in Mexico, diving into the latest research into the mysteries of their multi-thousand-mile journey and sharing how each of us can join the growing movement to protect them.

When monarch butterflies migrate, they produce one of the most iconic wildlife spectacles in the world — and provide us with an important indicator of ecological health, says photographer Jaime Rojo. Telling a story about our relationship to the natural world, he shares his experience photographing these mesmerizing insects deep in their remote mountain habitats in Mexico, diving into the latest research into the mysteries of their multi-thousand-mile journey and sharing how each of us can join the growing movement to protect them.

They're the rightful rulers of the butterfly kingdom, even if they have questionable taste (ask any bird!). Monarch expert Karen Oberhauser flits in to fill us in on everyone's favorite migratory rulers. And then, speaking of “rightful,” we parse out right and wrong in a new edition of “Paula Poundstone's Ethicspalooza!” GUEST Karen Oberhauser Monarch Butterfly Fund monarchconservation.org Monarch Larva Monitoring Project mlmp.org Monarch Joint Venture monarchjointventure.org HOUSE BAND Jodi Crump Artist, Author, Musician  #TheTravelingViolinist  jodiarts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices