EDITOR'S NOTE: Thank you for your encouragement and your efforts toward Monarch preservation. We love to hear from our readers.
"I've just learned something reading your site.I've been rescuing and raising monarchs for the past 3 years. I reside in NW Central Wisconsin and have been actively gathering eggs and larve before the mower comes through. Small scale compared to what you are doing, but I am pursuing this mission to aid in their longevity. First of course, public awareness must be translated to action. Little by little.
I work at a nature reserve, and Wildwoods Charter School, where we will definitely be accessing the perspective you provide. Our focus has been on raising and learning about Monarch butterflies. There is a lab and a small butterfly house and both are very popular with visitors of all ages. Many, many, 'teachable moments.'
My lesson learned. Here I was, going full speed ahead, creating public awareness of the Monarch's plight...but had not yet considered: WHY RAISE ALL OF THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES TO CONTINUE MIGRATIONS SOUTH WHEN THEIR HABITAT THERE IS AT SUCH HI-RISK!?
I am very grateful for your wise contributions to the longevity of our migrating Monarchs. Your work, the perspective you bring to others is so so very crucial...and under-reported. You inspire me. Thank you. I'll see what I can do to get more press coverage of ECOLIFE FOUNDATION!
Thank you very much,
Cindy Ziebell"
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