#monarchconservation

In this crazy age of covid, my partner and I decided to focus on saving the Monarch Butterfly from extinction. This isn't something people know about commonly. It's a really desperate situation. Please join our fight https://igg.me/at/150left

Milkweed sapplings

I think we’ve reached max density #monarchbutterfly #monarchcaterpillar #monarchconservation #krishnacreative #ledgrown https://www.instagram.com/p/B3LuxwMgMZq/?igshid=rtqr2cxwp23m

Another video from this morning. She had just recently emerged as you can see, and this was her first preening as a young monarch. . . . . #monarchconservation #badassbutterfly #nanotechniq #krishnacreative #monarchbutterfly https://www.instagram.com/p/B1xgD8iglkW/?igshid=vvyyszg80b3y

Another #monarchbutterfly emerge & launch success this morning, good and healthy, and all fostered through #nanotechniq LED lighting indoors. Good luck to you, girl! Go raise that monarch population. . . . . #monarchconservation #badassmonarchs #badassbutterfly #krishnacreative #ledlights #indoorled #ledgrowing https://www.instagram.com/p/B1wegjsAWLU/?igshid=istax7gzxafd

So, one thing I learned is that apparently, indoor LED environment accelerates the stage progression - outside it usually takes about 4-5 days from 5th instar to chrysalis, but this little guy did it in 2. Amazing! Can’t wait to see when it comes out. . #monarchbutterfly #chrysalis #badassmonarchs #krishnacreative #monarchconservation https://www.instagram.com/p/B1KqBPlARBE/?igshid=wxwyxc50ghbx

Indoor monarch fostering setup using LED - so far so good! Matching and monitoring natural lighting ppfd levels, this plant lost some foliage growing outside in the hot sun but it’s looking better since bringing it into a more gentle blooming environment. Hope it will spark some quick regrowth. Several moncats have also been growing very nicely, apparently more than I thought. Looks like at least one will make it to chrysalis, hoping the plant holds out long enough to see off more. #monarchconservation #monarchcaterpillar #ledlights #growingled #growingmilkweedformonarchs https://www.instagram.com/p/B1DKZK2gZ1x/?igshid=hcmzusxcpnai