Monika Maeckle
Author, Naturalist, and Founder of Texas Butterfly Ranch
Monika Maeckle is a San Antonio-based author, naturalist, and the founder of the Texas Butterfly Ranch, as well as the creator of the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival. Over a career spanning two decades, Maeckle has become a leading advocate for pollinator conservation, with notable works including "The Monarch Butterfly Migration: Its Rise, Fall," and her latest book, "Plants with Purpose." Her work bridges science, storytelling, and hands-on activism, inspiring communities to rethink landscaping and reconnect with native ecosystems. Maeckle’s deep local knowledge and experience make her a central voice in conversations about sustainable gardening and environmental stewardship in San Antonio.
127. What If We Replaced Every Lawn in San Antonio?
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine how San Antonio residents are rethinking their relationship with nature—starting in their own front yards. Guest host Cory Ames interviews Monika Maeckle, author, naturalist, and foun...