• Milkweed for Monarchs
     
    On Sept. 11, 2015, staff at the SLPS Board of Education Central Office planted a garden to attract butterflies with support and guidance from the City of St. Louis and the St. Louis Botanical Garden. Mayor Francis G. Slay launched Milkweeds for Monarchs: The St. Louis Butterfly Project on Earth Day 2014 to foster the connection between people and urban natural resources where they live, work, learn and play.
     
     
    Official Milkweeds for Monarchs Garden Criteria
    • Garden is located in the City of St. Louis
    • Garden is newly planted in 2014-15 (this may include adding to a pre-existing garden)
    • Garden contains 4 Milkweed plants representing at least 2 different Milkweed species (Example: 2 Butterfly Weed plants and 2 Common Milkweed plants)
    • Garden contains 5 nectar plants representing at least 3 different species (Example: 2 Purple Coneflower plants, 2 Goldenrod plants, and 1 Black Eyed Susan plant)
    • In total, garden contains a minimum of 9 plants, covering at least 1 square meter (approximately 9 square feet)

      coneflower   milkweed   bergamot

     Questions? Please contact SLPS Science Curriculum Specialist Susan Raney.