Weiss: The monarch meander — counting winged wildflowers

Weiss: The monarch meander — counting winged wildflowers

(Editor’s note: This is one way, a new way, to enjoy nature, and help out. Next week, John Weiss will have a column on a nature-related camp for youths, focusing on how to better get them into the outdoors). Northern crescent or pearl crescent butterfly? “I think that one might be a northern crescent,” said Jerry Pruett. “See, the forewings are a lot darker near the thorax. It’s not as orange as the other one. Butterflies can be tricky.” He and …