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Creating Safe Havens for Monarchs—
One Milkweed at a Time

Our Mission

Northern Wings is a youth-led social enterprise that uniquely maintains over an acre of land for a monarch butterfly habitat annd waystation.

 

To support this endeavor, Northern Wings sells DIY pollinator garden kits and promotes biodiversity and conservation. Each kit includes native seeds, biodegradable planting materials, and educational guides to help families and schools create additional pollinator-friendly habitats.

Key Project Highlights

Pollinator Garden Kits

Individual Pollinator Power Kit
$1

Proceeds go towards supporting and expanding our waystation as well as our community educational initiatives

These kits include:

  • Native wildflower seed mix

    (tailored to Michigan)

  • Biodegradable seed starter pots

  • Soil pellets or compost

  • Educational booklet

    (pollinator facts, planting guide, conservation tips)

  • Activity sheet for kids

    (e.g., scavenger hunt, coloring page)

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What We Do

We empower communities—especially youth—to restore pollinator habitats through hands-on, educational gardening experiences.

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Building Waystations

Dedicated habitats that provide food, shelter, and breeding grounds for butterflies, especially the migrating Monarch

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Planting Native Species

This includes milkweed and nectar plants that are essential for monarchs.

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Raising Funds

Financial support is crucial for the success of the initiative. Even a small purchase can make a big difference. 

What We Do

We empower communities—especially youth—to restore pollinator habitats through hands-on, educational gardening experiences.

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Planting Native Species

This includes milkweed and nectar plants that are essential for monarchs.

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Hosting Local Events

Events and workshops focused on monarch conservation

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Educational programs

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Building Waystations

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Research and monitoring

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Raising Funds

Financial support is crucial for the success of the initiative. Even a small donation can make a big difference. 

About Me

My name is Avery Siudura

I am a high school student passionate about environmental studies.  As someone who spends a great deal of time outdoors—hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, and photographing wildlife—nature conservation is a cause that’s very close to my heart.

 

Recently, I’ve been researching the decline of the Monarch butterfly population, particularly the impact of habitat loss, and I’m eager to contribute meaningfully to conservation efforts.

Merging my interests in both conservation and community engagement, I started the Northern Waystation Project to help protect monarch butterflies and raise awareness about the importance of native plants and pollinators.

About Me

My name is Avery Siudura

I am a high school student passionate about environmental studies.  As someone who spends a great deal of time outdoors—hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, and photographing wildlife—nature conservation is a cause that’s very close to my heart.

 

Recently, I’ve been researching the decline of the Monarch butterfly population, particularly the impact of habitat loss, and I’m eager to contribute meaningfully to conservation efforts.

Merging my interests in both conservation and community engagement, I started the Northern Waystation Project to help protect monarch butterflies and raise awareness about the importance of native plants and pollinators.

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