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Monarch butterflies have been listed as a vulnerable species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) since June of 2023, having declined up to 99% in the United States since the 1980s. This dramatic decline is largely due to rising global temperatures, pesticide use, and deforestation, which disrupt their migration patterns and devastate their habitats, including vital milkweed plants that monarch larvae exclusively feed on. Fortunately, we still have time. By taking action, we can create a sustainable world where monarchs-and all wildlife-can thrive. Check the comments to learn about some steps you can take to help support monarchs (if they are native in your area) or grow biodiversity (which you can do anywhere in the world!). Stay tuned for more with Monarchs Matter, and let’s metamorphose our world together towards sustainability 🌎🧡 Here are 4 steps you can take to help support monarchs (if they are native in your area) or grow biodiversity (which you can do anywhere in the world!): 1. 🌱 Plant native milkweed & nectar plants: We can’t force monarch populations to increase, but we can encourage restoration of their population by growing native milkweed and nectar plants to feed caterpillars and support butterflies for their 3,000-mile migration journey. Replace the non-native, decorative flowers, bushes, and trees in your front yard/backyard with beautiful and low-maintenance native plants that provide food and shelter for native species! 2. 🪲 Reduce/eliminate pesticide use: Pesticides and insecticides often kill milkweed or get absorbed by milkweed, which is extremely toxic to monarchs (and many other plants and animals!) when they feed off of milkweed plants. Opt for natural pest-repellent cedar mulch and or plant strong-scented herbs, flowers, and produce (e.g. basil, lavender, mint, marigold, chives) that repel insects as well. 3. 🙋 Support conservation efforts: Donate to or volunteer with organizations dedicated to protecting monarchs and their migration routes. If you are a high schooler located in Long Island, New York, apply for our Monarchs Matter Raise, Tag, and Release (RTR) Summer Program to receive free swamp milkweed for your yard and gain hands-on experience raising, tagging, and releasing monarchs to support monarch monitoring research (learn more in the link in the description). 4. 🗣️ Get informed & raise awareness: Connect with environmental conservation organizations to learn more about monarch butterflies, the challenges they face, and other ongoing environmental issues. Then, share this knowledge with others to inspire and mobilize more people to take action. You have already taken this first step by watching this video and reading this far-now share these tips with friends and family to expand our impact!