At Hope & Wildflowers, we believe every bee, butterfly, and pollinator has a purpose and deserves a safe place to thrive. Our Pollinator & Monarch Rescue Hut was created out of both passion and purpose to help protect and care for pollinators in need and to inspire others to do the same.
Just behind our stand, you’ll find our certified Monarch Waystation, where visitors are welcome to walk the paths and quietly observe butterflies, bees, and other pollinators in their natural environment. This area is planted with a variety of native nectar and host plants that provide essential food and habitat throughout the season.
Our journey began in 2019, during a difficult time, when we discovered two Monarch caterpillars on our property. Watching them transform sparked a deep desire to learn more about these incredible creatures and how to help protect them especially as Monarchs are now listed as a vulnerable species. That moment led us to become certified Pollinator Stewards through the Pollinator Partnership, and since then, our dedication has only grown.
We do not spray any harmful chemicals or pesticides and intentionally leave butterfly weed, milkweed, and goldenrod untouched, as they are vital sources of food and shelter. Each year, we continue expanding our plantings of native flowers and host plants to better support the health of our local pollinator populations.
You can follow our ongoing efforts and learn how to support pollinators in your own community by visiting our Facebook page and YouTube channel, where we share updates, education, and glimpses of life at Hope & Wildflowers.
What Is the Monarch Rescue Hut?
Our Monarch Rescue Hut is a small, dedicated space designed to protect Monarch butterflies during times of risk. We only rescue Monarchs that are in genuine danger such as caterpillars or chrysalides found in fields about to be mowed, areas scheduled for chemical spraying, or during severe drought conditions when survival is uncertain. Once rescued, they are carefully housed in the Monarch Hut, where they can safely complete their life cycle away from harm. Before being released back into the wild, each butterfly is tested for Ophryocystis elektroscirrha (OE), a parasite that affects Monarch health and migration.
Our goal is not to collect or raise Monarchs as a hobby, but to give vulnerable individuals a chance to survive and strengthen the overall population. Every rescue is guided by care, responsibility, and a deep respect for nature’s balance.
At Hope and Wildflowers, we participate in Monarch Watch’s tagging program to help track the migration of monarch butterflies as they journey to their overwintering sites in Mexico. Tagging helps scientists learn more about migration patterns, survival rates, and the challenges these butterflies face along the way. In 2022, one of our tagged monarchs a female was successfully reported at the El Rosario Monarch Sanctuary in Mexico, confirming that our local pollinators completed their incredible migration journey. Follow along on our journey on our Youtube or Facebook page.
Pollinators are essential creatures that help plants reproduce by transferring pollen from one flower to another. Common pollinators include bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds, and even some bats. At Hope and Wildflowers, we make a continual effort to support them by planting native flowers, avoiding pesticides, leaving milkweed and goldenrod for food sources, and providing safe habitats through our Monarch Waystation and pollinator gardens. You can help too by planting pollinator-friendly flowers, reducing lawn areas, providing water sources, and avoiding chemical sprays to create a welcoming space for these vital species.
Native plants are the foundation of a healthy ecosystem. They have evolved alongside local wildlife and provide the nectar, pollen, and shelter that native pollinators depend on. At Hope and Wildflowers, we prioritise planting native species because they require less water, adapt naturally to our region’s conditions, and create thriving habitats for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. By choosing native plants for your own garden, you help restore balance to the environment and ensure that pollinators have the resources they need to survive and flourish.
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