Resources for bringing butterflies back

On this page are resources to help you bring the magic of butterflies to your garden, yard and neighbourhood.

How do I make my yard butterfly-friendly?

Ten tips for monarch-friendly gardening
Xerces guide to butterfly gardening
How to go pesticide-free in your garden

What plants should I grow?

Why native plants are best
Pollinator Partnership's native guides for southern Ontario and B.C. Lower Mainland
Xerces guide to native plants for the Great Lakes region
Evergreen's native plant database
North American Native Plant Society has a list of native plant growers in Canada

Where can I find information about planting pollinator gardens at schools?

Monarch Teacher Network offers hands-on training workshops to educators and nature enthusiasts who are interested in teaching and learning with monarch butterflies
Evergreen's Greening School Grounds
Toronto District School Board's EcoSchools program
National Wildlife Federation's how-to guide for schoolyard habitats



Where can I find information for planting butterfly gardens in my community?



Check out this great guide to creating monarch habitat for community groups and gardeners
Here are community organizing tips from the Canadian Wildlife Federation




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