At the Castlewood Canyon Visitor Center, volunteers are being educated on the critical decline of butterfly populations in North America, which have decreased by over 22% in two decades. Shiran Hershcovich from the Butterfly Pavilion emphasizes the necessity for data collection to guide conservation efforts. Volunteers can contribute by participating in training sessions or simply sharing butterfly photographs online. The alarming data underscores the urgent need for action to prevent further loss of these vital insects, highlighting the importance of community involvement in environmental science.
The national study combined 20 years of data from 35 community science programs across the country, including the Butterfly Pavilion's Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network.
North American butterfly populations have declined by more than 22% over the last two decades, according to a study recently published in Science.
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