{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Good Growing","title":"Ep. 222 Monarch Butterfly Conservation: Should You Rear Them Indoors? | #GoodGrowing","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1874,"description":"In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, horticulture educator Chris Enroth from University of Illinois Extension explores the adversaries of the monarch butterfly, including the controversial practice of captive rearing.\nAlthough we do not recommend captive rearing, there may be times when it is wanted for educational purposes. Can it be done responsibly? Chris shares best practices for raising monarch caterpillars indoors. Instead of captive rearing, support habitat conservation efforts! Learn how programs like Monarch Waystations and pollinator gardens can help restore critical habitat.\nWatch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/Yfzxnvpco0M\n00:32 The dangers encountered by monarch butterflies\n   02:07 Predators!\n   02:17 Disease!\n03:18 A historic shift in habitat for monarch butterflies\n04:04 Introducing the concept of captive rearing of monarch butterflies\n07:17 Why captive rearing is not recommended\n   07:27 A loss of fitness\n   09:21 Artificially overpopulating an area with monarch butterflies\n10:38 If you are STILL going to captive rear monarch butterflies, here are some tips.\n   11:44 What to feed your monarch caterpillars (cats)\n   14:21 What type of container to use\n   14:57 Placement of rearing cage\n   15:14 Check and clean containers daily\n   15:42 The stages (instars) of the caterpillar\n   16:11 The walkabout and final molt into a chrysalis\n   18:19 Emergence of the adult butterfly from the chrysalis\n   18:51 Releasing the adult\n   19:00 Not everything works out with the rearing process\n   19:19 Don't handle monarch caterpillars\n   19:51 How many caterpillars are responsible for rearing?\n21:53 If captive rearing is discouraged, what can be done to help monarch butterflies?\n23:49 efforts to support monarch butterfly habitat\n24:32 Monarch Waystation Program\n29:15 Upcoming Monarch Migration Festival. Thank you and see you next week!\nMonarch Migration Festival, Sept 6, 2025...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/R8M4jy-2EktViSJpDBxEJL2IulcAlRJg8ktxlDJM3UA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzNDE1LzE2ODk3/OTA0NTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}