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Observers report monarch butterfly migration stretching into November around San Antonio

by Monika Maeckle November 11, 2021November 11, 2021

A population of monarch butterflies that is lingering in and around San Antonio into November suggest the 2021 migration season could be strong.

monarch butterfly on purple mistflower

Monarch butterfly migration moves south, but numbers may be smaller this year

by Monika Maeckle September 26, 2020September 25, 2020

Monarch butterflies are heading to San Antonio

Fewer Monarch Butterflies Heading Through San Antonio This Spring

by Monika Maeckle March 21, 2020April 19, 2020

Butterfly and Pollinator Festival Includes ‘Bat Man,’ Classes for Teachers

by Jackie Wang October 11, 2019October 12, 2019

A Monarch finds a nearby tree to perch itself on after being released.

Robust Monarch Butterfly Migration Arrives Late in Parched Texas

by Monika Maeckle October 10, 2019March 22, 2020

Grupo Mexico wants to reopen a copper mine in the one place on earth where the Monarch butterflies roost each fall.

Migrating Monarch Butterfly Population Climbs to Highest Level in 12 Years

by Monika Maeckle February 2, 2019January 31, 2020

San Antonio’s Wet, Cold Fall Triggers Disjointed, Late Monarch Butterfly Migration

by Monika Maeckle November 17, 2018November 18, 2018

A 1993 Fiesta Coronation dress features pollinator insects bees throughout the wardrobe.

New Witte Exhibition Looks at Pollinators Through Art, Science, Culture

by Jackie Wang October 4, 2018November 16, 2018

A Monarch butterfly is perched atop Tropical milkweed at a city pollinator garden along the King William Reach.

Monarch Butterfly Observers Expect Largest Migration in a Decade

by Monika Maeckle October 3, 2018November 16, 2018

Monarch butterfly atop native Swamp milkweed in downtown pollinator garden.

Contrarian Scientist to Talk Monarchs and Milkweed at SA Book Festival

by Monika Maeckle April 4, 2017April 4, 2017