Episode 52: Sea of Orange Wings - Monarchs in Oklahoma

Every year, millions of travelers migrate back and forth from the northeastern United States and southern Canada to Mexico to wait out the winter season, with Oklahoma serving as a centrally-located stopping point. These travelers are monarch butterflies, the popular orange, black, and white dotted insect common to many parts of the country. This month on Amplified Oklahoma, we’re highlighting monarch butterflies and the important role Oklahoma plays in the conservation of these insects. We’ll hear from scientists and conservationists across Oklahoma as they describe various conservation efforts by tribal, state, and university organizations and the importance of their work. Later we’ll talk to Steve Dobbs, Director of Landscape Services at OSU, about the steps the university is taking to support these conservation efforts.