Utah Pollinator Pursuit

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12/30/2025

Strong winds and torrential rains slammed California on Dec. 24 and 25, and the monarch population rapidly dropped at the most densely populated sites, though numbers could climb again as the weather becomes more favorable.

Sensing approaching storms bearing changing winds, monarchs often move to a more secure location for protection. The monarchs apparently left their overwintering sites in California in droves during the two big recent Christmas storm events, with counts just after Christmas lower than they were before the storm.

We'll see what the coming weeks bring, and whether monarchs return to these sites once the storms have passed.

Photo: Diana Magor in Santa Cruz before the storms

12/11/2025

There are many connections between beavers and pollinators, including overall improvement to habitat health. In Utah, we also get to celebrate our partners Sageland Collaborative and Becky Yeager who are working hard to improve landscapes for beavers, pollinators, and so much more!

Their dams cause floods, and that gets them in trouble with humans. But in the right place, more water can be a big help.

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🐛 Caterpillars = Life for Butterflies & Beyond 🦋 You can’t have butterflies without caterpillars!

• They transform into pollinators and are essential for many animals' survival.
• A single chickadee brood needs over 6,000 caterpillars!
• Without them, the food web collapses.

🌿 Plant native host plants and share your garden with caterpillars to nurture butterflies and support our planet's health!

10/11/2025

Your seasonal reminder to leave the leaves! They're important habitat for so many other organisms 🍂🍁

Keeping leaves in your yard can bolster the number and variety of species around — and the perks go beyond just the fall season.

10/11/2025

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