Monarchs Migrate Through Kansas | Lawrence News

Millions of monarch butterflies are swarming through Kansas right now, making their epic southward journey to Mexico—where they’ll spend the winter. With nectar shortages ahead in warmer states, these travelers rely on Kansas as a critical refueling stop. You might spot them gathering in evening roosts, and you can help scientists track their migration by submitting sightings or attending tagging events. Volunteers attach tiny ID stickers to butterflies, while some projects use radio tags for real-time tracking via app. Even if you can’t tag them, planting nectar flowers or milkweed in your yard makes a huge difference—and supports pollinators everywhere. Don’t miss local events like Botanica’s Monarch Festival on September 5th or the Great Plains Nature Center’s tagging event on September 28th—perfect chances to connect with nature and protect these incredible migrants. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/37526ba13ca9006f