North Carolina Coastal Butterfly Conservancy, Inc.

Our Mission

We are organized for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes, with a mission centered on conserving and restoring Monarch and Passion Fruit butterfly habitats along the North Carolina Intracoastal Waterway.

Monarch and Passion Fruit butterflies rely on specific host plants like milkweed and passionflower to reproduce and survive. Protecting and restoring these plants directly supports their life cycle and long-term survival.

Why your support matters

Focused Conservation with a Local Mission

Restore habitat for Monarch and Passion Fruit Butterflies
Support native host and nectar plants
Expand environmental education and outreach

Habitat Restoration

We support ecological restoration through thoughtful planting and long-term stewardship of butterfly-friendly spaces.

Native Plant Support

Native host and nectar plants are essential for breeding, migration, and survival. Donations help make that work possible.

Public Education

Community awareness, volunteer engagement, and educational outreach strengthen conservation across the coast.

What Donations Support

Every contribution helps move conservation from idea to action.

Site Assessment

Identifying suitable habitat areas for restoration and long-term stewardship.

Planting and Restoration

Supporting native flora that butterflies depend on throughout their life cycle.

Education and Outreach

Helping schools, volunteers, and community members understand and protect these habitats.

Recommended Reading

Educational resources that complement NCCBC's mission of butterfly conservation, native habitat restoration, and community education.

Reagan Saves Monarchs

A children's conservation story introducing young readers to Monarch butterflies, milkweed, habitat protection, and the importance of helping pollinators survive.

Reagan Saves Passion Fruit Butterflies

A children's conservation story exploring Passion Fruit butterflies, passionflower host plants, their life cycle, and ways families can help protect butterfly habitat.

These books were created by members of the NCCBC founding family as educational resources supporting butterfly conservation awareness. Purchases are made through third-party retailers.