The Kilbride Nature Sanctuary Monarch Waystation Project is a collaborative effort to create a thriving habitat that supports every stage of the monarch butterfly’s life cycle. A Monarch Waystation is a managed native garden or meadow designed to provide monarchs with the milkweed they need for laying eggs and raising caterpillars, as well as nectar rich wildflowers to fuel their incredible migration. At Kilbride, this large scale restoration will establish a diverse native meadow along the Tennessee River corridor, offering food, shelter, and safe passage for monarchs and other pollinators for generations to come.
Goal:
- Establish a resilient native meadow and monarch corridor that supports eggs, caterpillars, and migrating adults.
Partners:
- Kilbride Site Stewards
- Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI)
- Tennessee Valley Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA)
Status:
- site prep underway, winter seeding window planned for December/January
Features:
- Native Milkweeds
- A diverse variety of native season-long nectar plants
- Native Grasses
Learn more about Kilbride Nature Sanctuary
How you can help:
- Volunteer workdays for planting and meadow care
- Waystation maintenance
- Join monitoring days and share what you see
Volunteer workdays will be posted here as the project progresses.