Tennessee relaunches popular effort to save monarch butterflies
- Posted on June 24, 2026
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Tennessee relaunches popular effort to save monarch butterflies
Bring on the butterflies: The Tennessee Department of Transportation is relaunching its annual effort to protect vulnerable monarch butterflies by sending free milkweed seeds to anyone who wants them. Why it matters: Milkweed is a vibrant wildflower that serves as both a habitat and food source for the threatened monarch population. But in 2023, the state estimated milkweed habitats had declined about 90% over the last 30 years. State of play:...
