I am developing two community monarch waystations in Southeast Tennessee. Each site is in design and planning, with phased planting for season-long nectar and resilient habitat. Join me to help turn these spaces into living classrooms.
kilbride nature sanctuary
Goal:
- Establish a resilient native meadow and monarch corridor that supports eggs, caterpillars, and migrating adults
Partners:
- Kilbride Site Stewards
- Southeaster 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.
crabtree farms
Goal:
- Create a high-visibility waystation that supports education and farm visits
Partners:
- Crabtree Farms staff and volunteers
Status:
- Design and planning underway with phased planting planned for season-long bloom
Features:
- Native milkweeds, nectar plants, and grasses for season-long blooms.
- Visitor educational signage and workshops
- Family-friendly learning
Learn more about Crabtree Farms
How you can help:
- Volunteer workdays during planting windows
- Ongoing Waystation maintenance
Volunteer workdays will be posted here as the project progresses.