A lot of people seem to care, but who cares enough to DO SOMETHING about it? I once hear it said thay if you say that you care, but aren't willing to do something about, then you really don't care. I hope that's not the case, so I’m here to help make it easy. If we are going to attempt to use part of our lives here to help preserve what the earth has to offer for future generations and creatures, then we might actually have to do something.
Many people have a growing concern for the environment, and the plants and animals that currently exist on earth as well. Sadly, we are losing many species right now, and many find this fact to be unacceptable. In case you missed it, you can check out part of my philosophy on one part of preventing the extinction of certain animals HERE.
There was a time when bison filled the plains and passenger pigeons filled the air here in America. The bison may have been preserved, but we lost the passenger pigeon. These days, the Monarch Butterfly may be at risk.
Monarchs once were all over the place, all summer, and great masses would overwinter in Mexico. These days, we hardly ever see the Monarchs in some areas, and a lot fewer are overwintering in Mexico.
What exactly is happening to the population of Monarch Butterflies?
A lot of theories have been postulated about the matter, and perhaps they all play a role. Is it the pesticides, chem-trails, GMOs, or something else? Most likely, many of these things play a part. Either way, the environment in which the Monarchs still inhabit is drastically changing, and it may be lethal for them.
So what can you do?
• Do you really have a plan to stop the spraying of chem-trails?
• Are you in the process of preventing GMOs?
• How do you plan to reverse the environmental impact of pesticides and insecticides and stop their future use?
I bring up these questions because, if you are like me, you definitely want to do something. Also, if you are like me, you do not have the influence or finances required to make an actual significant change in any of those areas at the moment, so what are we to do?
Though it is not much, I do have one idea of what both you and I can do. The Monarch Butterfly needs the Milkweed plant. Without the Milkweed plant, even if every other environmental problem was resolved, reversed, and restored, the Monarch would still perish.
THEY WILL NOT LAY THEIR EGGS ON ANY OTHER PLANT.
I’m actually not seeing as much Milkweed around as I used to either. Whether these two coincide or not, I can’t be sure. I do know that I definitely want to be planting more Milkweed, and keeping my own eye on the Monarch, rather than just hearing what others claim.
Since I moved to Arkansas, I’ve been looking for Milkweed. Recently, I finally found some. I never did see any Monarchs around it, but it went to seed, and I made my move. I’ll be planting some near where I found it, and in some other areas near where I am at. How about you?
If you actually want to be accomplishing something tangible as it pertains to the preservation of the Monarch Butterfly, I’ll help you.
I’m willing to ship free shipments of Milkweed seeds to any address in the United States, until I run out.
You could plant them in your yard, a nearby field, a pot, your flowerbed, or your garden. As long as they make it to the soil, I don’t care. Let’s just get them in.
I waited until these reached maturity and let them dry naturally. As far as I know, there is no reason why these shouldn’t germinate and grow.
If you want to help and get involved, reply below and then private message me on https://steemit.chat – I’m papa-pepper on there. If you provide me with a valid United States address, I’ll ship the seeds for free.
Will you make a difference in this life for the world that we live in?
Just so you know that I’m serious about giving away free seeds, check out how @cryptoiskey and @jed78 responded when I sent them some free seeds for gardening.
Also, check out this post from @andre-ager. He’s already got some Milkweed growing in his garden.
Honestly, I don't even think that this one is a Monarch.
Since I prefer to take all my own pictures for every post, this was the closest butterfly that I could find, but I think it's a Viceroy.
We've got plenty of butterflies around, just not Monarchs.
Perhaps, more Milkweed will help.
I’ve enjoyed so many of the creatures upon the earth in my life, and I want my kids to be able to do the same. How about you?
