National Tallgrass Prairie Monarch Butterfly Garden - Wilmington, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member cldisme
N 41° 20.527 W 088° 07.944
16T E 405256 N 4577354
A butterfly garden specifically designed for Monarch Butterflies.
Waymark Code: WM8ZBE
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/04/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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A small walking trail around the Prairie Supervisor's Office displays samples of the various plants and flowers found throughout the remainder of the 19,000 acre National Tallgrass Prairie. One section of the trail is dedicated to serving the needs of the Monarch Butterfly.

The posted sign reads as follows:

Habitat Area - Monarch

This garden provides milkweeds and nectar sources needed to sustain Monarch Butterflies as they migrate through North America.
Address: 30239 South State Route 53 - Wilmington, IL 60481

Types of Flora: Milkweed

Parking?: Not Listed

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