A monarch caterpillar anchors itself to a chainlink fence in a Kalispell resident's garden, preparing to form the chrysalis. (Photo by Kathy Ross)
March 1, 2026
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Monarch meditation: Butterfly struggles to survive with loss of habitat
The monarch butterfly is iconic in North America — but in Montana, it is a rare sight. That’s why when landscaper Kathy Ross discovered monarchs breeding in a client's Kalispell garden last summer, she knew it was extraordinary.