Annual Milkweed Pod Collection

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To help foster the creation of habitat for the monarch butterfly, OPHI in cooperation with Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Districts is organizing a Statewide Milkweed Pod Collection this year starting September 1st and ending October 30th . Milkweed is essential to the survival of Monarch Butterflies in Ohio and Ohio is a priority area for Monarchs.

During September and October everyone is encouraged to collect milkweed pods from established plants and drop them off at the nearest pod collection station.

View the Annual Milkweed Pod Collection brochure.

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