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Apparently I’m not getting the milkweed out fast enough. Someone is busy filing a complaint.

The Monarch Maternity Ward is up and running! A HUGE thank you goes out to Melissa Schmitz for showing me the ropes this morning. I’m SO excited!!

Milkweed patch

Monarch in the yard.

After trying to launch my final seven monarch butterflies today in the sketchy weather, I watched as only two managed to fly away in these brutal winds and cold temperatures. Five remained where I left them, cold and wet from the rains that came in. So, I officially welcome these five special butterflies to Chez Rausch Spa and Retreat, where the food is plentiful, the temperatures are divine, and the ever-present worrying butterfly mom is always on stand-by. I have NO idea what I’m doing at this point, but will count on the great Google, tips from other monarch moms/dads, and the great Spirit of this earth to help me see them through to better days. Wish me luck, and make sure to be available for any wine-soaked worried venting sessions via Zoom or text. You have been warned.

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