About

Our Monarch Restoration Garden spans two acres in the northeast corner of the Parkland. It features an array of California native plants chosen for their ability to offer nectar, shelter, and breeding habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

Support for this garden comes from a subgrant provided by the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) through the Wildlife Conservation Board’s Climate Resilience Through Habitat Restoration on California Lands initiative. This funding has made it possible for us to cultivate narrowleaf milkweed and a variety of other native nectar plants at our on-site nursery, all of which play a vital role in sustaining monarch populations.

Monarchs in the western U.S. have experienced a steep decline in recent decades, largely due to shrinking habitat, widespread pesticide use, and the accelerating effects of climate change. This restoration effort is part of a broader push to reverse that trend by rebuilding the habitats these butterflies depend on to survive.

Community Spotlight: Makuill Ollin Ocelotl

Restoration takes many hands and hearts. Among the community groups contributing to this work is Makuill Ollin Ocelotl, an Aztec Dance group based in San Bernardino. Their name, meaning "Fifth Movement of the Jaguar" in Nahuatl, reflects their deep roots in cultural tradition and connection to the natural world.

In addition to lending their time and labor, Makuill Ollin Ocelotl brings a strong sense of purpose to the work of habitat restoration. Their presence at LRPPG events blends cultural expression with stewardship, reinforcing the connection between ecological restoration and community care.

We’re proud to collaborate with Makuill Ollin Ocelotl and deeply appreciate the wisdom, energy, and meaning they bring to this shared effort.

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