This self-guided tour of several Duluth Certified Monarch Waystations features gardens with a mix of milkweed, nectar and pollinator plants providing the habitat needed for the natural propagation of Monarch butterflies. Sponsored by Duluth Monarch Buddies, a local non-profit.

Seven gardens are on the tour---some simple and small and others large and elaborate. Hosts will be available to show off their gardens and answer questions. People should go to the First United Methodist Church (Coppertop Church), East Parking Lot, 230 E. Skyline Parkway between 9:30 am and 10:30 am to purchase tour brochures that includes names, addresses, and descriptions of the gardens. Visit the gardens between 10 am-1 pm.

Monarch Waystations are certified by Monarch Watch, a national nonprofit education, conservation and research program based at the University of Kansas and focusing on the Monarch butterfly, its habitat and its spectacular fall migration. There are over 100 Monarch Watch certified sites in Duluth and projected to increase by the end of this summer.