A way to easily share seeds to others to promote planting and protecting milkweed family plants in the United States to increase the food source for monarch butterflies. I have the connections to share seeds, but the "delivery" artifact must be low cost, have limited involvement (no actual planting), and be an engaging artifact for youth and adults alike.
This meets the course objectives because:
This meets the course objectives because:
- a tangible item that holds the seeds can be designed/produced
- I am passionate about protecting creatures, especially butterflies
- I know at least 5 people who also care about the gap
- I think more people would support the plant if they had an easy way to plant milkweed family plants
- I have the knowledge as a VA Master Naturalist and butterflly photographer, and the creative skills to explore alternatives and produce an artifact that fills the gap