Protect Butterfly Habitat Along the North Carolina Coast

North Carolina Coastal Butterfly Conservancy, Inc. works to conserve, restore, and sustain Monarch and Passion Fruit butterfly habitats through native planting, habitat stewardship, and community education.

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Intracoastal Waterway near Emerald Isle, NC
Intracoastal Waterway near Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Each island within the North Carolina Intracoastal Waterway offers a unique opportunity to restore habitat for Monarch and Passion Fruit butterflies. As development continues to reduce these vital ecosystems, your support helps offset that loss by planting and nurturing milkweed and passionflower—host plants essential for these butterflies to reproduce and survive.

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.

Leadership

Robert J. Plevell — President & Founder

Robert J. Plevell serves as President and Founder of the North Carolina Coastal Butterfly Conservancy, Inc. (NCCBC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to native pollinator habitat restoration, conservation education, and coastal ecosystem stewardship along North Carolina's Intracoastal Waterway.

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.

Cover of Reagan Saves Monarchs

Reagan Saves Monarchs

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

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Cover of Reagan Saves Passion Fruit Butterflies

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.

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These books were created by members of the NCCBC founding family as educational resources supporting butterfly conservation awareness. The Amazon link directs visitors to a third-party retailer. NCCBC does not process book purchases through this website.

Contact

North Carolina Coastal Butterfly Conservancy, Inc.

Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Email: info@nccoastalbutterflies.org

Facebook: Visit the NCCBC Facebook Page

For inquiries, partnerships, or volunteer opportunities, please contact us using the information provided.