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
Our third annual Dusk-2-Dawn will be Saturday night August 1, 2026. The lights will go on at 9PM and stay on until 4:30 the next morning. The results of our Dusk-2-Dawn events have been amazing. In 2024 we documented 283 species and in 2025, 257 species. The stars of this year’s event will be the underwing moths since the event will be a little later in the summer. Pre-registration is $25 and is required for participation. The registration link will go live on June 1. Click here to register.
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.