Monarch ... First of 2014

This weekend a Monarch arrived, flying across the front of our back porch as to announce her arrival.  Then, she flew down to our garden to check out our milkweed plants (butterfly weed and common milkweed, both several inches tall).  Hannah quickly grabbed my camera and got the picture below.  I hope the Monarchs have a great season and rebound from their low numbers.  At school, we continue our Patriot Pollinator Project raising hundreds of milkweed plants and other nectar perennials.