As monarch butterflies migrate for the fall, meet the Chicago woman trying to protect them
Claudia Galeno-Sánchez has turned her home into a sanctuary for the insects by planting native milkweed and wildflowers – and sharing her experience
TL;DR
- Claudia Galeno-Sánchez has created a monarch butterfly sanctuary and educational space in her Chicago home by planting native milkweed and wildflowers.
- Monarch butterfly populations have severely declined over the past 20 years due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use.
- Galeno-Sánchez's efforts are part of a broader movement to restore monarch habitats across the US.
- She compares the monarch's migration to human migration, noting the butterfly does not require a passport.
- Galeno-Sánchez co-founded "Women for Green Spaces" to partner with schools and teach children about environmental care.
- Her work emphasizes the interconnectedness of species and the importance of protecting pollinators for the benefit of humankind.