Even with a large milkweed patch planted in my garden, I have only observed one lonely monarch this summer, a quiet reminder of how scarce they have become. (Photo by Lise Lafond)

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: Why Canada is seeing so few monarch butterflies and why hope still exists

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WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: Why Canada is seeing so few monarch butterflies and why hope still exists Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com The monarch is one of the world’s best-known butterfly…

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WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: Why Canada is seeing so few monarch butterflies and why hope still exists was last modified: September 2nd, 2026 by QCT Editor