Monarch butterflies are a familiar sight in late summer and fall here in Louisville, as they travel thousands of miles on their journey to Mexico. Their numbers have fluctuated in recent years, and some reports suggest they may be rebounding. But there are still questions about their long-term survival and the habitat they rely on here in Kentucky.

I spoke with Michaela Rogers, a wildlife biologist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, to check in on the status of monarch populations, what restoration looks like in our state, and how Kentuckians can support their journey.

Ayisha Jaffer: What shifts are you seeing in monarch populations here in Kentucky and on the national level?

Michaela Rogers: Monarch populations vary a lot year to year. Last year, in the winter

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