200 Monarch butterflies released at Dzʿ and around Montreal

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This year the Sustainability Office did the Monarch Nursery project a little differently. Usually employees foster Monarch butterfly chrysalises as a team in their offices. This year, employees brought their chrysalises home to share the amazing experience with their families and neighbours.

“During these unknown and different times, it seems the monarch chrysalises have brought joy and uplifted the spirits of those caring for them,” said Jennifer De Vera of the Sustainability Office.

So many foster parents sent reports about the releases accompanied by photos and videos.

Some of these have been shared on the .

In total, 200 butterflies were released at Dzʿ and all over the Montreal area. “We already found Monarch eggs on the milkweed in the Dzʿ Peace Garden last Wednesday! “ reported Jennifer. “This is proof that our efforts in caring for the chrysalises and having the many Dzʿ gardens is providing a safe haven for these beautiful species at risk.”

One of the Dzʿ foster parents, Michelle Lee of the Campus Life and Leadership team made a great time lapse video of her family’s chrysalises eclosing. You can watch that .



Last Modified: August 25, 2020