Save the Monarchs!

The butterflies need you! 

The monarchs need your help!

Fire Island needs your help! 

Every fall, thousands of monarch butterflies descend on Fire Island, but these beautiful creatures are in danger. Only one thing can save them: milkweed. This beautiful flowering plant is crucial to the monarch’s life cycle. Without milkweed, there are no monarchs. 

This summer, BOFFO is collaborating with artist TM Davy and Gay Gardens to bring Butterfly milkweed plants to Fire Island. 

Asclepius tuberosa or 'Gay Butterflies' Butterfly Milkweed is a compact milkweed for full sun and dry sand, attracting native pollinators at the bright front edge of a garden. They feature flat topped clusters of bright orange flowers that bloom May through September. (1-2 ft tall)

Butterfly Milkweed plants will be on sale, beginning July 11th, every weekend in the Pines harbor. Pick up your milkweed at our harbor table during the following times :

Fridays from 12pm - 6pm
Saturdays from 10am - 6pm
Sundays from 10am - 4pm

Pines residents, play your part in saving the monarchs!