Monarch Way Station

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The Monarch Way Station was planted in 2024 by the Logan County Garden Club and is certified and registered by Monarch Watch as an official Monarch Waystation. This garden provides nourishment and shelter to butterflies and other pollinators.

Special thanks to our Beautification Committee for creating this lovely garden!

About the Garden

Gardens like this one provide nourishment and shelter to butterflies and other pollinators. The Monarch Way Station contains milkweed plants, which are essential for monarch caterpillars—milkweed is the only plant that monarch larvae will eat, making these way stations critical for the survival of the species.

In addition to milkweed, the garden features various native plants that provide nectar for migrating monarchs, butterflies, and bees.

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Why Monarch Way Stations Matter

Monarch butterflies travel up to 3,000 miles during their annual migration between Mexico and Canada. Along the way, they need places to rest, feed, and lay eggs. Monarch Way Stations provide these essential resources.

Monarch populations have declined significantly in recent decades due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. By creating certified way stations, garden clubs across Kentucky and the nation are helping to rebuild the network of habitat that monarchs need to survive.

Visit the Garden

The Monarch Way Station is open to the public and located near Rhea Stadium in Russellville. Stop by to see the garden, learn about monarchs, and perhaps catch a glimpse of these beautiful butterflies during migration season (typically late summer through fall).

Get Involved

Interested in creating your own monarch habitat or helping maintain our way station? Contact us at logancountygardenclub@gmail.com to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

You can also learn more about the Monarch Waystation certification program through Monarch Watch or The Garden Club of Kentucky.