Butterfly Counters Forecast Low Monarch Presence at Goleta’s Ellwood Mesa

Butterfly Counters Forecast Low Monarch Presence at Goleta’s Ellwood Mesa

Local butterfly counters predict a low number of monarch butterflies coming through Goleta’s Ellwood Mesa for the 2025 season, but volunteers are determined to restore the area. The Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade, the City of Goleta and Ellwood Friends are hosting two community volunteer days to transform Ellwood Mesa into a protective space for butterflies to protect them against the winter.  The first day will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, l…