Wisconsin residents have a chance to help protect an endangered butterfly this summer.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to survey the Karner blue butterfly starting in July in select counties. The effort pairs the public with scientists to track sightings of the endangered species—data that helps monitor population trends and guide recovery efforts.
The DNR says Wisconsin is home to the largest remaining population of Karner blues. The information collected supports a federal plan aimed at eventually removing the butterfly from the endangered species list.
More info is available on the DNR’s website.