FROM THE GREEN CORNER: Help the Monarchs

Did you know that you can help monarch butterflies by planning, planting, and registering a Monarch Waystation in your yard? These Waystations are islands of nourishment and safety along their long route of migration where so much habitat has disappeared. As of July 5, Virginia had 1,754 such Waystations but needs more. Here is how to create such a Waystation https://monarchwatch.org/waystations , and here is a complete listing and map of those that already exist.  https://monarchwatch.org/waystations/registry

For five simple steps in creating a butterfly garden using northern Va. native plants, here is a short video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieStpCBAb1CywuFEZcnZNg

Another way to help our pollinators is to avoid using poisonous sprays for mosquitoes. Here are some good tips for preventing mosquitoes without using spray:

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/how-to-stop-mosquitoes-from-invading/?campaign_id=190&emc=edit_ufn_20220803&instance_id=68344&nl=updates-from-the-newsroom&regi_id=72324479&segment_id=100336&te=1&user_id=53fec85ceff2f53736edd35e044b38f9

And join your diocesan Gardening Group for the fellowship and fun of good gardening: Monday, August 15, 7 PM, zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87459086629

More is happening in your Diocese: https://www.thediocese.net/resources/ministries/creation-care/

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