I have been working on restoring a small patch of natural prairie for a few years now. It takes a long time to get from grass back to prairie, but it’s getting there. This year, I found five native milkweed plants growing in a small cluster and decided a few days ago to check them in hopes of harboring a new member of the monarch butterfly population. I had the biggest smile when I discovered this baby happily munching on a leaf! I was so excited! I wanted to share this hopeful happiness with others. #inspiration