Protecting Pollinators
Starts With You
Education and Conservation Outreach to benefit butterflies and other pollinators.
We work throughout Michigan and the Ohio Valley to give butterflies and other pollinators a leg up in their fight for survival.
The Mothing Zone: Dusk-2-Dawn 2025
Saturday June 7, 2025
Butterfly Ridge, 17864 State Route 374, Rockbridge, Ohio 43149
Join us for an amazing night studying our nighttime pollinators! Pre-registration is required, $20. Click here for details.
Our Organization
What does the Polygonia Foundation do?
The Polygonia Foundation serves as the education and conservation outreach arm of Butterfly Ridge Butterfly Conservation Center.
Among our projects:
We provide seeds of native plants free of charge to help pollinator enthusiasts start with native plant gardening.
We teach about pollinators, including classes and workshops about butterflies, moths, and other pollinators.
We sponsor symposiums and festivals that educate others about pollinators.
We encourage landowners to create habitat for pollinators.
How Can You Help?
You can help in a variety of ways.
Create habitat for butterflies and other pollinators in your home landscape or business.
Spread the word about the Polygonia Foundation.
Participate in our seed exchange by offering native plant seed to others.
Sponsor or host a workshop, presentation, or moth lighting experience. Upcoming presentations by the Polygonia Foundation.