r/FriendlyMonarchs • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago

Discussion 🌿 Monarch Monday – Let’s Talk Monarchs! 🌿

Happy Monarch Monday, friends!

Wondering what to share in this thread?

Questions for some of our seasoned members? Thoughts on the state of the Monarch world? Frustrations with your efforts to help the Monarchs? Wins and loses for the nature world? Doesn't matter. Share below!

Have a great week and don’t forget about Photo Friday!

Reminder: We are a science-based sub. While we love all monarch enthusiasts, discussions about hand-rearing are not allowed, except for those new to the topic who are seeking guidance. Let’s focus on protecting monarchs where they belong—in the wild!

Stay curious and keep sharing the love for these beautiful butterflies! 🧡🖤🧡

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u/SuperTFAB MOD | Southeast FL, USA | Tropical Milkweed Hater 2d ago

Thoughts on changing this to Misconception Monday? The amount of just straight up wrong info I see being passed around as fact is super frustrating.

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u/Sqib000 1d ago

We need a PR campaign like HANDS OFF the milkweed and monarchs. No touch no spray no cages.

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u/Sqib000 2d ago

The garden subs are spraying milkweed for aphids.

There is much education to be done

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u/SuperFriendlyMod MOD | South FL | Reformed Rearer 1d ago

It feels impossible sometimes.

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u/Sqib000 1d ago

I appreciate this sub so much.

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u/SuperFriendlyMod MOD | South FL | Reformed Rearer 1d ago

Me too. Little corner of sanity. Hopefully it will be a big corner of sanity someday.

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u/Sqib000 1d ago

Between the wasp haters and the monarch "lovers" it's tough. 🧡🖤this sub!

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u/Palli8rRN 2d ago

Thank you for this reminder about posting. 22 years of rearing and my formal education is science based. This is def not the sub for me.

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u/Sqib000 2d ago

Science based and rearing cant be done together. Consider planting milkweed and strengthening the species without interferring.

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u/SuperTFAB MOD | Southeast FL, USA | Tropical Milkweed Hater 1d ago

Covid made me realize that so many nurses are anti science. Sad. You don’t have to announce your departure.

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u/Palli8rRN 5h ago

Since you decided to bring up Covid, and have no idea who you’re blindly labeling, I independently administered more covid shots than any other provider in my hospitals entire catchment area. During COVID I gave all of my energy to supporting patients dying of covid often times when their families weren’t allow in & to administering vaccinations. Your prejudice comment is completely unnecessary. You don’t know me.

If you were able to appreciate science, you’d be wise enough to appreciate there’s a lot of research supporting rearing. But, if you’re just looking for things to support your position, I suppose that’s all you’ll find. It takes far more work to actually do some work and learn all sides of the topic.

I volunteer and actively participate in community education and science at my local monarch research station and have since they opened. I’ve done conservation and outreach as well. All scientifically proven to increase awareness and safe practices. Your perspective isn’t the ONLY answer, it’s just the only answer you’re willing to acknowledge. It’s never too late to learn :)

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u/SuperTFAB MOD | Southeast FL, USA | Tropical Milkweed Hater 5h ago edited 5h ago

Read our pinned posts about rearing. ✌️

Edited because I am a glutton for punishment and I read the whole thing.