Pismo Monarch Butterflies: Magic, Myths, & Mysteries

PISMO MONARCH BUTTERFLIES MAGIC, MYTHS, AND MYSTERIES takes you on a journey to a very special overwintering grove on the central coast of California and the monarchs that overwinter there.  Discover the history of the grove, delve into monarch biology, find out what makes a good overwintering habitat, tap into current science, and investigate how important milkweed is to monarchs. Learn how to help monarchs and other insects and find ways to become involved with this iconic insect. Discover myths and mysteries about monarchs that will lead the reader to become involved with the community science movement.  

Praise for the book

"Overall, this is an outstanding resource that is highly readable and will be enjoyed by many. I think it'll really increase understanding of the Western monarch's biology and population predicament." Anurag Agrawal, Cornell professor, author of Monarchs and Milkweed

"Readers can really get the feel of how important the Pismo grove is, not only in California but its importance for setting the stage for the entire western monarch population." Robert Coffan, Chair Western Monarch Advocates