Keep South Carolina Wild
Habitat loss, invasive species, parasites, and pesticides are largely to blame. But you can help! Create a Garden for Wildlife in your backyard, schoolyard, or other place in your community. Be sure to include nectar & host plants and use Sustainable Gardening Practices to make sure your yard is safe & welcoming for pollinators.
What are pollinators, and why do they matter? What is being done nationally to help?
Before you go shopping for plants, be sure to check this list of nectar plants for bees, butterflies & other pollinators, as well as a list of caterpillar food sources, or “host” plants to be sure to include in your garden.
There has recently been a sharp decline in Monarch overwintering numbers which may represent the shrinking of their migratory route. The 97% decline from their high over the past 20 years has researchers very concerned.