monarch butterflies

Now through Nov. 15, residents can donate common milkweed pods to soil and water conservation districts across the state. The Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative began the collection program in 2015 to help rebuild monarch butterfly habitats and population.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature last week added the migratory monarch butterfly to the endangered species list. WVXU turned to the Hayes Arboretum in Richmond, Indiana, to find out how the monarch is fairing around here and for tips on how you can help.