In this episode, Tammie Lee Demler welcomes butterfly conservation advocate David O’Donnell to discuss his decades-long passion for monarch butterflies and native plant education. O’Donnell explains the challenges facing monarch populations, including habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides, while offering practical advice for homeowners who want to support pollinators through native gardening. The conversation explores monarch migration, citizen conservation efforts, upcoming butterfly release events, and the remarkable role that milkweed plays in sustaining these iconic insects, inspiring listeners to become active stewards of the environment in their own communities.