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  <observation>
    <id>802</id>
    <latitude>43.272840000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.899120000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-08-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>801</id>
    <latitude>44.935950000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.089730000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-08-11</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>800</id>
    <latitude>45.968420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.767570000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Farmpatch</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-08-04</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>799</id>
    <latitude>45.968420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.767570000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Farmpatch</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-07-24</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>798</id>
    <latitude>49.914940000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-97.081570000000</longitude>
    <province>Manitoba</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-07-24</observationdate>
    <notes>Counted 10 caterpillars of varying sizes</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>795</id>
    <latitude>44.001380000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.246310000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Oakley Pond</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>797</id>
    <latitude>44.001380000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.246310000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Oakley Pond</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>794</id>
    <latitude>43.993420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.236080000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>796</id>
    <latitude>43.993310000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.235720000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Corner of Bethesda Side Road &amp; 10th Line</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>793</id>
    <latitude>45.968420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.767570000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Farmpatch</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-07-03</observationdate>
    <notes>30% of patch has been mowed down in recent days by city mowers along the Valley trail.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>792</id>
    <latitude>44.202120000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-77.233860000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Backyard</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-06-26</observationdate>
    <notes>2 caterpillars found on common milkweed ,  garden box of approximatel 50 plants, started 3 years ago.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>791</id>
    <latitude>43.356450000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.323900000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>23 Aberdeen Rd S</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-06-25</observationdate>
    <notes>Young milkweed plants growing in between older plants. Caterpillar seen on nearby palm plant hanging in a J-shape.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>790</id>
    <latitude>43.356450000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.323900000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>23 Aberdeen Rd S</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-06-20</observationdate>
    <notes>This caterpillar left the milkweed shortly after this image was taken and went in search of somewhere to pupate.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>786</id>
    <latitude>45.968280000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.776260000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>End of valley trail</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-06-18</observationdate>
    <notes>Bike trail, valley trail</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>787</id>
    <latitude>45.968580000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.769680000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-06-18</observationdate>
    <notes>Bike trail, valley trail</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>789</id>
    <latitude>43.356450000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.323900000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>23 Aberdeen Rd S</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-06-16</observationdate>
    <notes>We had 4 caterpillars in different instar stages at this point.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>785</id>
    <latitude>45.968420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.767570000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Farmpatch</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-06-16</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>788</id>
    <latitude>43.356450000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.323900000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>23 Aberdeen Rd S</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-06-01</observationdate>
    <notes>Photo of monarch laying egg on milkweed</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>784</id>
    <latitude>45.968280000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.776260000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>End of valley trail</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-05-27</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>783</id>
    <latitude>45.968420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.767570000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Farmpatch</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-05-26</observationdate>
    <notes>Have seen Monarchs in prior years</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>782</id>
    <latitude>43.055390000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.132120000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Heartland Forest Nature Experience 8215 Heartland forest rd niagara falls on</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2026-04-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>777</id>
    <latitude>45.417290000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.663860000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Dutchies hole park near Rideau River</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2025-09-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>775</id>
    <latitude>43.449790000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.570030000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Rummelhardt</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2025-08-01</observationdate>
    <notes>More stalks to the right of the photo. Have had this patch for 5 years (getting larger each year).</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>778</id>
    <latitude>45.354136000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-76.209969000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Highway 17 Kinburn, Private farm property</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2025-07-30</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>779</id>
    <latitude>47.829860000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.352030000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Duck Lake</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2025-07-28</observationdate>
    <notes>Large Patch - after a quick search I found 2 Monarch Caterpillars but did not search the entire site.  Located immediately adjacent to Highway 101e near Brunswick House First Nation, Chapleau</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>780</id>
    <latitude>47.829860000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.352030000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2025-07-28</observationdate>
    <notes>Large Patch - after a quick search I found 2 Monarch Caterpillars but did not search the entire site.  Located immediately adjacent to Highway 101e near Brunswick House First Nation, Chapleau</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>781</id>
    <latitude>47.829860000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.352030000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Duck Lake</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2025-07-28</observationdate>
    <notes>North side of Highway 101e, 100 metres before Brunswick House First Nation.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>774</id>
    <latitude>45.436844500000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.317583500000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Shebeshekong River, Dillon ON</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2025-07-22</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>773</id>
    <latitude>49.654810000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-96.281800000000</longitude>
    <province>Manitoba</province>
    <location>East Richer</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2025-07-11</observationdate>
    <notes>Our milkweed spread but we are surprised to hardly see Monarch butterflies this year.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>772</id>
    <latitude>45.663286000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.604166900000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Horner Rd and Hwy 520</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2025-07-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>771</id>
    <latitude>45.664159000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.599233600000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Horner Rd near H20 spring</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2025-07-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>768</id>
    <latitude>45.608416300000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.403017000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Tim Horton’s in Burks Falls</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2025-06-29</observationdate>
    <notes>These milkweed plants were found in a garden bed in the drive-thru at Tim Horton’s</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>769</id>
    <latitude>45.608416300000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.403017000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Tim Horton’s in Burks Falls</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2025-06-29</observationdate>
    <notes>These milkweed plants were found in a garden bed in the drive-thru at Tim Horton’s</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>770</id>
    <latitude>45.256220000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.921460000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2025-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>776</id>
    <latitude>42.958550000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.123100000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Koabel Road</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2025-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes>Caterpillars and adult Monarch Butterflies seen</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>764</id>
    <latitude>44.012570000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.612340000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Kirby School</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-08-12</observationdate>
    <notes>Large schoolyard</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>766</id>
    <latitude>45.219250000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.701260000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-08-10</observationdate>
    <notes>Many caterpillars seen on a number of milkweed plants</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>765</id>
    <latitude>45.226460000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.733640000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-08-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>763</id>
    <latitude>45.858880000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-64.250670000000</longitude>
    <province>Nova Scotia</province>
    <location>My milkweed garden</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-08-02</observationdate>
    <notes>I have seen a monarch around both patches of milkweed in my yard. There are eggs and this Caterpillar.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>752</id>
    <latitude>45.858880000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-64.250670000000</longitude>
    <province>Nova Scotia</province>
    <location>My milkweed garden</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-07-31</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>757</id>
    <latitude>43.933970000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.534220000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>East Humber River</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-07-31</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>758</id>
    <latitude>43.933970000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.534220000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>East Humber River</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-07-31</observationdate>
    <notes>these plants were found on the outter edge of the forest - outside of the river</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>759</id>
    <latitude>43.877720000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.488660000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>East Humber River</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-07-31</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>760</id>
    <latitude>43.867290000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.475320000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>East Humber River</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-07-31</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>761</id>
    <latitude>43.867290000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.475320000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>East Humber River</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-07-31</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>755</id>
    <latitude>43.874080000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.486860000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Don River East Branch</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-07-30</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>753</id>
    <latitude>45.858880000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-64.250670000000</longitude>
    <province>Nova Scotia</province>
    <location>My milkweed garden</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-07-30</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>754</id>
    <latitude>45.858880000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-64.250670000000</longitude>
    <province>Nova Scotia</province>
    <location>My milkweed garden</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-07-30</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>756</id>
    <latitude>43.874080000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.486860000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Don River East Branch</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-07-30</observationdate>
    <notes>this observation was made in a seperate section of the river than my last observation.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>751</id>
    <latitude>43.827430000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.373420000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Belwood, Ontario</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-07-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>750</id>
    <latitude>45.207040300000</latitude>
    <longitude>-76.275226000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Family farm</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-06-30</observationdate>
    <notes>We plow these fields but are actively avoiding areas that have milkweed :)</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>748</id>
    <latitude>45.414880000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.711180000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-06-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>749</id>
    <latitude>45.411990000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.711190000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-06-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>746</id>
    <latitude>50.899340000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-114.034900000000</longitude>
    <province>Alberta</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Showy milkweed (found in BC, AB, SK, MB)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias speciosa</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-06-18</observationdate>
    <notes>The late G. Y. of Calgary had a whole yard of milkweed lost to redevelopment in 2020. This patch in my yard survives from  seed he distributed.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>747</id>
    <latitude>50.899340000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-114.034900000000</longitude>
    <province>Alberta</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Showy milkweed (found in BC, AB, SK, MB)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias speciosa</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-06-18</observationdate>
    <notes>The late G. Y. of Calgary had a whole yard of milkweed lost to redevelopment in 2020. This patch in my yard survives from  seed he distributed.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>767</id>
    <latitude>46.213533000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.210408000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Nosbonsing Park Rd/Lake Nosbonsing</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-06-01</observationdate>
    <notes>I planted this milkweed approx 4yrs ago</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>745</id>
    <latitude>46.947040000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.835830000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Back yard</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2024-05-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>744</id>
    <latitude>43.466830000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.560580000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-09-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>762</id>
    <latitude>43.547620000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.197800000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>East Humber River</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-09-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>740</id>
    <latitude>43.461540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.557180000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-09-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>741</id>
    <latitude>43.461540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.557180000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-09-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>742</id>
    <latitude>43.461820000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.558630000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-09-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>743</id>
    <latitude>43.466940000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.560590000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-09-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>732</id>
    <latitude>50.929561400000</latitude>
    <longitude>-114.050606500000</longitude>
    <province>Alberta</province>
    <location>Canyon Meadows Bee Boulavard</location>
    <commonname>Showy milkweed (found in BC, AB, SK, MB)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias speciosa</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-09-09</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>738</id>
    <latitude>44.356929000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.733166000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Scugog River</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-08-25</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>739</id>
    <latitude>44.354856000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.740323000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-08-25</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>731</id>
    <latitude>43.240420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.873950000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-08-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>737</id>
    <latitude>42.970570000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.238050000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-08-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>736</id>
    <latitude>42.926410000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.685730000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-08-19</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>734</id>
    <latitude>44.375393000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.746820000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Victoria Rail Trail</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>735</id>
    <latitude>44.375393000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.746820000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Victoria Rail Trail</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>733</id>
    <latitude>44.411123000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.772009000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Ken Reid Park</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>729</id>
    <latitude>42.952540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.054880000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-30</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>730</id>
    <latitude>43.065020000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.482540000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-30</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>728</id>
    <latitude>43.133230000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.346870000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-29</observationdate>
    <notes>Planted by the wheelchair ramp going into the restaurant at this small rural airport.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>725</id>
    <latitude>42.270750000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.080560000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>726</id>
    <latitude>42.270750000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.080560000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>727</id>
    <latitude>42.274170000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.077950000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>719</id>
    <latitude>42.222560000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.048320000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-25</observationdate>
    <notes>There is a ditch along the side of the road. The town has placed large rocks under/around the pipes, milkweed grows in the rocky area around the pipe.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>723</id>
    <latitude>42.224610000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.025930000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-25</observationdate>
    <notes>The plants are growing in a newly developed retention pond that was put in for a subdivision two years ago. I planted the swamp milkweed there after the grass seed the developers put in didn$apos;t take.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>724</id>
    <latitude>42.224560000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.026290000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-25</observationdate>
    <notes>The plants are growing around a retention pond that was put in about 2-3 years ago. I planted multiple swamp milkweed plants in the area after the grass seed the developer put in did not take.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>720</id>
    <latitude>42.238810000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.098510000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes>Milkweed is growing in the ditch in front of a residential home. The ditch is technically municipal property but is maintained by the homeowner; therefore, the owner is allowing the milkweed to grow in the ditch.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>721</id>
    <latitude>42.246400000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.094510000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes>Milkweed is growing in the ditch in front of a residential home. The ditch is technically municipal property but is maintained by the homeowner; therefore, the owner is allowing the milkweed to grow in the ditch.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>722</id>
    <latitude>42.238810000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.098530000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes>Milkweed is growing in the municipally owned drainage ditch in front of a residential home. The property would be maintained by the homeowner therefore they are letting the milkweed grow there.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>718</id>
    <latitude>45.391880000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-67.283400000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Jackson Rc</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-22</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>717</id>
    <latitude>42.234800000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.091930000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home Garden</location>
    <commonname>Other known species</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-21</observationdate>
    <notes>Sullivant$apos;s Milkweed</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>714</id>
    <latitude>42.234800000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.091930000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home Garden</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>715</id>
    <latitude>42.234800000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.091930000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home Garden</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>716</id>
    <latitude>42.234800000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.091930000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home Garden</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>713</id>
    <latitude>45.391590000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-67.281950000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Jackson road, beside blueberry field</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>711</id>
    <latitude>45.582430000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-67.284620000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>McAdam</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>712</id>
    <latitude>45.574530000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-67.348910000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Road to McAdam</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2023-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>709</id>
    <latitude>49.967521166620</latitude>
    <longitude>-98.305583383405</longitude>
    <province>Manitoba</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-09-13</observationdate>
    <notes>No black dots on these ones.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>706</id>
    <latitude>49.965550285480</latitude>
    <longitude>-98.242275149682</longitude>
    <province>Manitoba</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-09-13</observationdate>
    <notes>Along the 1, coming into Portage La Prairie from the East.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>707</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-09-13</observationdate>
    <notes>Along the 1, coming into Portage La Prairie from the East.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>704</id>
    <latitude>46.674079000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-64.115570000000</longitude>
    <province>Prince Edward Island</province>
    <location>West Devon Hall</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-09-12</observationdate>
    <notes>We planted these swamp milkweed plants here on our property in the spring. We didn’t see any monarch action this year, but maybe next year.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>705</id>
    <latitude>46.674079000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-64.115570000000</longitude>
    <province>Prince Edward Island</province>
    <location>West Devon Hall</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-09-12</observationdate>
    <notes>We planted these swamp milkweed plants here on our property in the spring. We didn’t see any monarch action this year, but maybe next year.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>708</id>
    <latitude>49.946862000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-98.329793000000</longitude>
    <province>Manitoba</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-09-12</observationdate>
    <notes>I also have a pic under the leaves. Its a dam, along the path across it, above a river, giving onto a large bay.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>703</id>
    <latitude>46.540131380520</latitude>
    <longitude>-84.345160767381</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Fort Creek Conservation Area</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-09-05</observationdate>
    <notes>Near the parking lot, along the trail, and by fencing around the pond.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>701</id>
    <latitude>44.040923809929</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.505638573813</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Joker$apos;s Hill</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-09-03</observationdate>
    <notes>Near the parking lot, along the trail, and there is eventually a more open field, but it was pretty well in the woods, maybe half a meter from the pretty solidly frequented, but not very wide trail.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>702</id>
    <latitude>44.040923809929</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.505638573813</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Joker$apos;s Hill</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-09-03</observationdate>
    <notes>Near the parking lot, along the trail, and there is eventually a more open field, but it was pretty well in the woods, maybe half a meter from the pretty solidly frequented, but not very wide trail.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>710</id>
    <latitude>42.096120000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.567710000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-08-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>699</id>
    <latitude>46.784630000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-67.021610000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>pond on private property 5 km from Plaster  Rock,N.B.</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-08-20</observationdate>
    <notes>saw 3 Monarch\$apos;s  at our private property 5 km from here(Plaster Rock) for 1st time in years,then started looking to identify milkweed. found swamp milkweed in 2 locations on property</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>700</id>
    <latitude>44.153290000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.568300000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-08-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>697</id>
    <latitude>46.785700000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.839530000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-08-04</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>698</id>
    <latitude>46.928260000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-67.032790000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-08-01</observationdate>
    <notes>saw 3 Monarch$apos;s  at our private property 5 km from here(Plaster Rock) for 1st time in years,then started looking to identify milkweed. found swamp milkweed in 2 locations on property</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>696</id>
    <latitude>45.362490000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-63.277780000000</longitude>
    <province>Nova Scotia</province>
    <location>At the Rookery</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-07-27</observationdate>
    <notes>I had planted two clumps of swamp milkweed in my town yard (10 in one clump, 15 in another) approximately two years ago. This year (late July) I have found eggs on the leaves in the smaller clump.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>690</id>
    <latitude>43.999990000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.447890000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>691</id>
    <latitude>43.999990000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.447890000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>692</id>
    <latitude>44.000170000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.448060000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes>Brown spots noticed on some leaves</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>693</id>
    <latitude>44.000430000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.448800000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>694</id>
    <latitude>44.000430000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.448800000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>695</id>
    <latitude>44.001020000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.448680000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>687</id>
    <latitude>43.999110000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.447730000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Sheppard$apos;s Bush</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>688</id>
    <latitude>43.999110000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.447730000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Sheppard$apos;s Bush</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>689</id>
    <latitude>43.999110000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.447730000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Sheppard\$apos;s Bush</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>686</id>
    <latitude>43.719670000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.472650000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-07-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>685</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2022-05-29</observationdate>
    <notes>They have not fully bloomed yet. I haven’t seen flowers. Only leaves</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>684</id>
    <latitude>44.651510000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-63.741480000000</longitude>
    <province>Nova Scotia</province>
    <location>Half Mile Lake</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-09-25</observationdate>
    <notes>Planted from seed in 2020</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>683</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-09-14</observationdate>
    <notes>Leaves are quite yellow with some shiny substance on them</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>681</id>
    <latitude>45.511370000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.635420000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>Ave. Kirkfield, TMR</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-09-11</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>679</id>
    <latitude>45.929940000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.877000000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Crewdson</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-22</observationdate>
    <notes>i have seen one Monarch butterly here this year on July 23 when it must have been depositing eggs.  it$apos;s the first Monarch i have positively identified at this location in many years.  it$apos;s the first time i$apos;ve seen a caterpillar this year.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>680</id>
    <latitude>45.929940000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.877000000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Crewdson</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-22</observationdate>
    <notes>i have seen one Monarch butterly here this year on July 23 when it must have been depositing eggs.  it$apos;s the first Monarch i have positively identified at this location in many years.  it$apos;s the first time i$apos;ve seen a caterpillar this year.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>662</id>
    <latitude>44.000000000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.000000000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-19</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>660</id>
    <latitude>45.445460000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.571550000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>661</id>
    <latitude>45.447220000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.569130000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>678</id>
    <latitude>45.463190000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.560290000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>659</id>
    <latitude>42.945870000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.524060000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Hwy 402 between Delaware and Strathroy, ON</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-12</observationdate>
    <notes>Huge quantity of milkweed along Hwy 402 in the median and along the roadside. Many monarchs observed while driving.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>677</id>
    <latitude>45.445840000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.582980000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-11</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>670</id>
    <latitude>45.448850000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.577390000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-09</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>671</id>
    <latitude>45.449620000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.586820000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-09</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>672</id>
    <latitude>45.450640000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.585750000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-09</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>676</id>
    <latitude>45.446190000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.589580000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-09</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>673</id>
    <latitude>45.451640000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.579610000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-09</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>674</id>
    <latitude>45.448890000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.576380000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-09</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>675</id>
    <latitude>45.448380000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.588110000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-09</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>658</id>
    <latitude>45.515930000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.900960000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-08-05</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>657</id>
    <latitude>45.439110000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.578980000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-26</observationdate>
    <notes>First milkweed plant this year with a caterpillar on it. Super excited to see it munching away on one of the leaves.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>654</id>
    <latitude>45.344790000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-63.405330000000</longitude>
    <province>Nova Scotia</province>
    <location>Mill brook</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-25</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>655</id>
    <latitude>45.285490000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.057440000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Saint John Public gardens</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-24</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>656</id>
    <latitude>45.214370000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.133440000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-24</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>665</id>
    <latitude>45.437530000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.580120000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes>Inside a garden plot.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>667</id>
    <latitude>45.437420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.582940000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>645</id>
    <latitude>46.347000000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.698500000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>666</id>
    <latitude>45.436440000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.581210000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes>Two different species were here. Common milkweed and four that I do not know of.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>668</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>669</id>
    <latitude>45.432880000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.586580000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>643</id>
    <latitude>46.347300000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.698600000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>644</id>
    <latitude>46.347100000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.698500000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>646</id>
    <latitude>46.347300000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.698600000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>greenhill nb E6B 2H4</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes>this is the same patch as has been entered previously, but there is evidence of a tent on the underside of a folded leaf in the photo fyi</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>642</id>
    <latitude>45.893209600000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.152605000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Scotchtown, Grand Lake</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-22</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>651</id>
    <latitude>45.371521000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.543208000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>grassy area in Park Honourable George O Reilley</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes>Growing beside railroad tracks.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>652</id>
    <latitude>45.371938000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.545137000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>grassy area in Park Honourable George O Reilley</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>653</id>
    <latitude>45.372909000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.546873000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>grassy area in Park Honourable George O Reilley</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>650</id>
    <latitude>45.371521000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.543206000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>grassy area in Park Honourable George O Reilley</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes>Growing beside railroad tracks.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>663</id>
    <latitude>45.439500000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.582350000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-19</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>664</id>
    <latitude>45.439750000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.583470000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-19</observationdate>
    <notes>Inside a garden plot.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>640</id>
    <latitude>45.984030000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.676880000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Bike paths behind McAdam Avenue School</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-18</observationdate>
    <notes>Within sight of suburban residences on McAdam Avenue.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>639</id>
    <latitude>45.981990000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.688780000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Ferris Street Wetland, Nature Trails, and Berry Fields</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-18</observationdate>
    <notes>Spotted near and around the blueberry bushes.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>638</id>
    <latitude>46.105899000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.365891000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes>While driving north on HWY 11, I did see a few Monarch Butterflies fly across the road, but none at this site.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>637</id>
    <latitude>45.955140000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.645770000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>641</id>
    <latitude>45.977670000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.656750000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>North Riverfront trail near superstore</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-10</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>648</id>
    <latitude>45.435175000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.584702000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>grassy area in Park Honourable George O Reilley</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-10</observationdate>
    <notes>Many plants growing around the grassy area.  Saw one monarch flying around and feeding on one of the flowers.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>647</id>
    <latitude>45.436929000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.583533000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-10</observationdate>
    <notes>Small yellow bugs on underside of leaves and on stem.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>649</id>
    <latitude>45.435890000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.584434000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>grassy area in Park Honourable George O Reilley</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-10</observationdate>
    <notes>Unsure if the plants were seeded to grow or took of from the seeds elsewhere. Small garden section.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>636</id>
    <latitude>45.285480000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.057460000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>635</id>
    <latitude>45.991270000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.652510000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-06</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>633</id>
    <latitude>45.988280000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.630660000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-06</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>634</id>
    <latitude>45.993800000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.650620000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-06</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>632</id>
    <latitude>43.294753000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.866823000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-07-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>631</id>
    <latitude>43.240771000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.895130000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-30</observationdate>
    <notes>school butterfly garden</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>630</id>
    <latitude>43.228599000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.925517000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-30</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>627</id>
    <latitude>43.241788000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.909965000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-27</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>626</id>
    <latitude>45.179750000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.309460000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Roadside</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-24</observationdate>
    <notes>12 caterpillars spotted</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>622</id>
    <latitude>43.515650000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.254440000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Backyard</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>623</id>
    <latitude>43.515650000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.254440000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Backyard</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>625</id>
    <latitude>43.515650000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.254440000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Backyard</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>624</id>
    <latitude>43.515650000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.254440000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Backyard</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-21</observationdate>
    <notes>Growing in a garden in my backyard. Not planted by me.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>628</id>
    <latitude>46.375551000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.635829000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Porridge lake</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>629</id>
    <latitude>46.373156000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.618714000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Esten park</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-16</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>621</id>
    <latitude>43.375299000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.133408000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-16</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>618</id>
    <latitude>43.240910000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.931964000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Acerbic drive hydro</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>619</id>
    <latitude>45.972680000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.648640000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>620</id>
    <latitude>45.962340000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.620060000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>612</id>
    <latitude>43.051886000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.912439000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-13</observationdate>
    <notes>Numerous plants seen at this location spanning  a stretch of approx 0.5 km</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>613</id>
    <latitude>45.508940000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.838850000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Ella Cres, Hampton</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-11</observationdate>
    <notes>Vacant lot for sale, found 28 eggs and saw two adult butterflies</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>614</id>
    <latitude>45.506250000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.844260000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Lakeside Road Junction</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-11</observationdate>
    <notes>Smaller patch with dense common milkweed. Found 13 eggs.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>615</id>
    <latitude>45.509620000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.835520000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Dickinson &amp; Baird Vet Hospital</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-11</observationdate>
    <notes>Smaller patch with dense common milkweed. Found 13 eggs.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>616</id>
    <latitude>45.430850000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.885860000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Hammond River Bridge</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-11</observationdate>
    <notes>Smaller patch with dense common milkweed. Found 13 eggs.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>617</id>
    <latitude>45.430850000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.885860000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Hammond River Bridge</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-11</observationdate>
    <notes>Large patch surveyed, found 57 monarch eggs.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>611</id>
    <latitude>43.131887000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.041193000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-06-06</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>610</id>
    <latitude>46.379800000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.655700000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-05-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>609</id>
    <latitude>43.887770000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.935770000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Kilberry walking path</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-05-24</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>682</id>
    <latitude>45.528710000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.616050000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>Mile-End</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2021-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>603</id>
    <latitude>45.434450000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.690270000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>Lachine 1 - 29e / Notre-Dame</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-09-19</observationdate>
    <notes>11 individuals (including several with green pods).
Habitat : shppping center parking (asphalt).</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>600</id>
    <latitude>44.963011000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.755566000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>South Gibson Lake</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-09-06</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>602</id>
    <latitude>46.412180000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.000457000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Long Lake Road</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-09-05</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>604</id>
    <latitude>48.497300000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.160920000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home 600 Duke St Porcupine ON</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-08-31</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>605</id>
    <latitude>48.497300000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.160920000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home 600 Duke St Porcupine ON</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-08-31</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>597</id>
    <latitude>46.348730000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-74.235120000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>Chemin Bernier, St-Donat</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-08-30</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>601</id>
    <latitude>45.398897000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.026460000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>McDougall Public School</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-08-29</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>599</id>
    <latitude>43.135560000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.308040000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Oakhill Cemetery Pond</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-08-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>596</id>
    <latitude>45.040050000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.610100000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Elstone farm</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-08-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>606</id>
    <latitude>48.492200000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.190280000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Prospectors Trail East Entrance/New Filtration Plant in Porcupine</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>595</id>
    <latitude>43.275950000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.496330000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>The Garden</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-08-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>607</id>
    <latitude>43.497270000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.582380000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-08-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>608</id>
    <latitude>51.980710000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-106.716920000000</longitude>
    <province>Saskatchewan</province>
    <location>Beaver Creek Conservation Area</location>
    <commonname>Other known species</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-08-10</observationdate>
    <notes>One caterpillar seen on Dwarf Milkweed plants.  No evidence of eggs.   Site has 6 known patches of Dwarf Milkweed.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>598</id>
    <latitude>45.527700000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.588750000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>454 Laurier E.</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-30</observationdate>
    <notes>4 young milkweed individuals counted.
1 adult monarch flying in the area (seen 1 month later, at the end of august 2020).</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>593</id>
    <latitude>45.972320000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.646040000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-28</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>594</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-28</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>585</id>
    <latitude>45.536690000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.616660000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>De Gaspé 1</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-25</observationdate>
    <notes>counted 31 individuals at the foot of a public tree (Acer saccharinum) on the sidewalk.
Among them, 12-15 easily visible, and numerous smaller (including tiny ones hidden under vegetation).</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>586</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-25</observationdate>
    <notes>counted 31 individuals at the foot of a public tree (Acer saccharinum) on the sidewalk.
Among them, 12-15 easily visible, and numerous smaller (including tiny ones hidden under vegetation).</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>587</id>
    <latitude>45.542500000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.622500000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>575 Villeray E.</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-25</observationdate>
    <notes>12 milkweeds in a small front garden in the city.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>588</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-25</observationdate>
    <notes>12 milkweeds in a small front garden in the city.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>584</id>
    <latitude>45.537550000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.619670000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>De Gaspé 1</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-25</observationdate>
    <notes>2 young individuals at the foot of a public tree on the sidewalk.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>590</id>
    <latitude>45.890120000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.585380000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>Saint-Esprit 2</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes>counted 6 young individuals. Located in the middle of a farm grassland. A stream runs alongside the field
Species not identified : quite narrow leaves.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>591</id>
    <latitude>45.890040000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.585300000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>Saint-Esprit 3</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes>counted 3 quite young individuals. Located in the middle of a farm grassland. A stream runs alongside the field.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>589</id>
    <latitude>45.890170000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.585500000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>Saint-Esprit 1</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes>counted 27 individuals. The biggest individual has flowers starting to bloom. Located in a farm grassland.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>592</id>
    <latitude>45.889930000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.585150000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>Saint-Esprit 4</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes>counted 53 individuals, including young and adult ones. Several adults have an advanced blooming. These milkweeds are located close to the edge of a farm grassland and close to a stream that borders the field. 
Species not identified : Leaves quite narro</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>579</id>
    <latitude>45.300310000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.290190000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>580</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>581</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>582</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>583</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>568</id>
    <latitude>45.379550000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.231700000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-16</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>565</id>
    <latitude>45.732150000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.288150000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>My place</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>567</id>
    <latitude>46.098660000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.925430000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>Des Perdrix Jardins</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>566</id>
    <latitude>45.733040000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.286090000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>564</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-10</observationdate>
    <notes>This patch of milkweed has been here for a few years but July 2020 is the first time I observe this many caterpillars (20) and adults (3) on it. It$apos;s along an old abandoned railway tracks overgrown with wild flowers, bordered with mixed forest, near Porc</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>561</id>
    <latitude>45.381600000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.231480000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-09</observationdate>
    <notes>no caterpillar, no leaves eaten, already blooming -normally by now the leaves would be eaten - very hot summer....</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>562</id>
    <latitude>45.381600000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.231480000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-09</observationdate>
    <notes>no caterpillar, no leaves eaten, already blooming -normally by now the leaves would be eaten - very hot summer....</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>559</id>
    <latitude>43.275950000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.496330000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>The Garden</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-07</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>560</id>
    <latitude>43.160990000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.685970000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Parkhill</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-07</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>563</id>
    <latitude>45.176850000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.450540000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Three Mile Lake</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-07-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>557</id>
    <latitude>43.244640000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.967520000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>HHIking trails off of Old Ancaster Road</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-06-28</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>556</id>
    <latitude>42.808360000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.159000000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>burwell pond</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-06-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>552</id>
    <latitude>43.233450000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.793990000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Greenway Rd., Trout Pond</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-06-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>554</id>
    <latitude>43.233450000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.793990000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Greenway Rd., Trout Pond</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-06-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>555</id>
    <latitude>43.233450000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.793990000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Greenway Rd., Trout Pond</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-06-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>553</id>
    <latitude>42.794530000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.187770000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Waterworks Park</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-06-07</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>551</id>
    <latitude>43.974660000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.149800000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-05-28</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>569</id>
    <latitude>45.295440000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.202480000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-01-16</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>570</id>
    <latitude>45.296020000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.204430000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-01-16</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>571</id>
    <latitude>45.296020000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.204430000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-01-16</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>572</id>
    <latitude>45.296020000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.204430000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-01-16</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>578</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-01-16</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>573</id>
    <latitude>45.296090000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.204130000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>574</id>
    <latitude>45.368940000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.224270000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>575</id>
    <latitude>45.381520000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.231520000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes>No sign of caterpillars or larvae - normally yes- very few monarchs this year - in the last 1000-s this year dozens</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>576</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes>No sign of caterpillars or larvae - normally yes- very few monarchs this year - in the last 1000-s this year dozens</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>577</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes>No sign of caterpillars or larvae - normally yes- very few monarchs this year - in the last 1000-s this year dozens</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>558</id>
    <latitude>43.897850000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.868990000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Off Bond Street Oshawa</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2020-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>545</id>
    <latitude>46.177700000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-77.769870000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-09-28</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>543</id>
    <latitude>46.348730000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-74.235120000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>Chemin Bernier, St-Donat</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-09-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>542</id>
    <latitude>43.538770000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.216630000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>University of Guelph Arboretum</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-09-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>548</id>
    <latitude>41.763460000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.636510000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>NCC-3 Kestrel Nature Reserve</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-09-05</observationdate>
    <notes>Found on Nature Conservancy of Canada, Kestrel Nature Reserve on Pelee Island.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>549</id>
    <latitude>43.461800000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.033450000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Mountsberg - Swallowville</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-08-30</observationdate>
    <notes>Located in a Conservation Area</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>541</id>
    <latitude>44.504630000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.577690000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-08-29</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>540</id>
    <latitude>43.867090000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.252580000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>30 Schouten Cres. Markham Area</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-08-23</observationdate>
    <notes>The area we live in is at a risk from the cities Construction vehicles and work crew that goes down there and starts to flat the lands out and kill trees and cut down areas around the swamp which provides shelter to frogs, snakes, insects, turtles etc.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>539</id>
    <latitude>43.865000000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.862510000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-08-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>537</id>
    <latitude>44.369640000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-76.571720000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Backyard</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>538</id>
    <latitude>45.176850000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.450540000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Three Mile Lake</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-08-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>536</id>
    <latitude>45.176850000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.450540000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Three Mile Lake</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-08-14</observationdate>
    <notes>Eleven caterpillars on this group of newly planted milkweeds, five of which I transferred from another plant that has had all the leaves eaten.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>533</id>
    <latitude>42.984650000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.370970000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Exmouth and Kember</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-08-04</observationdate>
    <notes>We have deliberately planted Milkweed for Monarchs and have been actively watching for eggs and caterpillars.  We had a caterpillar about the diameter of a pencil, but it has disappeared.   Monarch butterflies continue to visit our garden (perhaps also dr</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>534</id>
    <latitude>42.984560000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.370770000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Exmouth and Kember</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-08-04</observationdate>
    <notes>We have deliberately planted Milkweed for Monarchs and have been actively watching for eggs and caterpillars.  We had a caterpillar about the diameter of a pencil, but it has disappeared.   Monarch butterflies continue to visit our garden (perhaps also dr</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>546</id>
    <latitude>45.540730000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.190130000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>home 105 Ostick RD</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-08-03</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>535</id>
    <latitude>45.176850000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.450540000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Three Mile Lake</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-08-03</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>531</id>
    <latitude>45.176850000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.450540000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Three Mile Lake</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-31</observationdate>
    <notes>4 visible caterpillars remain in various sizes.  Very large one disappeared last Friday.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>528</id>
    <latitude>44.494550000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-92.605470000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-30</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>529</id>
    <latitude>45.396460000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.638610000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>683 Chapman Blvd.</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-30</observationdate>
    <notes>Have at least 2 monarchs at 4 th instar stage observed and photographed today and one just hatched.  Observed monarch butterfly still laying eggs today.   Have had monarch caterpillars in past years but always seemed to be predated by insects. This is fir</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>527</id>
    <latitude>44.504630000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.577690000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-29</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>525</id>
    <latitude>41.755470000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.632910000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Other known species</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-22</observationdate>
    <notes>Found 1 Purple Milkweed with no signs of Monarch habitation on Pelee Island$apos;s SRANR - 7.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>521</id>
    <latitude>44.945060000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.694600000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Oxford Mills, Ontario</location>
    <commonname>Other known species</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-21</observationdate>
    <notes>Prairie Milkweed, Asclepias sullivantii</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>522</id>
    <latitude>44.945060000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.694600000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Oxford Mills, Ontario</location>
    <commonname>Other known species</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-21</observationdate>
    <notes>Prairie Milkweed, Asclepias sullivantii</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>520</id>
    <latitude>49.793770000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-97.129300000000</longitude>
    <province>Manitoba</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>517</id>
    <latitude>44.945060000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.694600000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Oxford Mills, Ontario</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>518</id>
    <latitude>44.945060000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.694600000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Oxford Mills, Ontario</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>519</id>
    <latitude>44.945060000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.694600000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Oxford Mills, Ontario</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>523</id>
    <latitude>41.763460000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.636510000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-21</observationdate>
    <notes>Found large patch (323 plants) of Common Milkweed on Pelee Island$apos;s (NCC - 3) property by the A line. Total Plants: 323, Eggs: 84, 1st: 63, 2nd: 29, 3rd: 0, 4th: 0, 5th: 0</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>524</id>
    <latitude>41.755470000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.632910000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-21</observationdate>
    <notes>Found large patch (58 plants) of ButterflyMilkweed on Pelee Island (Ontario Nature$apos;s Stone Road Alvar - 7) adjacent to trail. 
Total Plants: 58, Eggs: 0, 1st: 1, 2nd: 0, 3rd: 1, 4th: 0, 5th: 0</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>515</id>
    <latitude>43.030610000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.271720000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Lake Huron Bank</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>516</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>526</id>
    <latitude>45.276690000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-76.708810000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-12</observationdate>
    <notes>On Calabogie Highlands Golf Course. 17th tee box</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>514</id>
    <latitude>43.418620000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.773620000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home trail</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-11</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>503</id>
    <latitude>44.504450000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.578550000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-01</observationdate>
    <notes>Residential yard surrounded by mixed forest.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>502</id>
    <latitude>42.945870000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.524060000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Hwy 402 between Delaware and Strathroy, ON</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-07-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>501</id>
    <latitude>43.669850000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.412020000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>138 Albany Avenue</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-30</observationdate>
    <notes>As in previous years, it looks as if some kind of disease is going to affect the plants. However, the disease does not necessarily interfere with blooming.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>505</id>
    <latitude>41.762810000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.639080000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-26</observationdate>
    <notes>In NCC Kestrel property within shrub opening off trail.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>506</id>
    <latitude>41.756660000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.633690000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Other known species</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-26</observationdate>
    <notes>Purple milkweeds found scattered throughout Stone Road Alvar.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>507</id>
    <latitude>41.756660000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.633690000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Other known species</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-26</observationdate>
    <notes>Purple milkweeds scattered throughout Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>508</id>
    <latitude>41.756740000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.635720000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-26</observationdate>
    <notes>Milkweed found on Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve, Pelee Island.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>510</id>
    <latitude>41.756530000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.634900000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Other known species</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-26</observationdate>
    <notes>1 Purple milkweed found on Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve, Pelee Island</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>511</id>
    <latitude>41.756010000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.634840000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Other known species</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-26</observationdate>
    <notes>1 Purple milkweed found on Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve, Pelee Island</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>509</id>
    <latitude>41.756530000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.635530000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Other known species</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-26</observationdate>
    <notes>2 Purple milkweeds found on Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve, Pelee Island</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>512</id>
    <latitude>41.755940000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.633220000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-26</observationdate>
    <notes>2 Common milkweeds found on Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve, Pelee Island</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>504</id>
    <latitude>41.762280000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.635790000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-25</observationdate>
    <notes>On NCC Kestrel property growing near the entrance along the right hand side just before the gravel round-a-bout.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>499</id>
    <latitude>43.442650000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.658370000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-16</observationdate>
    <notes>Milkweed exists along this roadside. I have never witnessed any evidence of Monarchs on the plants in the 8 years I have walked along it. However, this general area had large gatherings of Monarchs in the past.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>500</id>
    <latitude>43.701784000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.377594000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>92 Albany Avenue</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-15</observationdate>
    <notes>Growing in space between garden and sidewalk</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>498</id>
    <latitude>43.670031000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.407034000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>I Kendal Avenue</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>497</id>
    <latitude>44.249310000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-77.436360000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>550</id>
    <latitude>45.395920000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.516730000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Canada$apos;s Capital Greenbelt - Ottawa</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>513</id>
    <latitude>49.767750000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-94.479040000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>My property, 811 Railway Street, Kenora, Ontario P9N 1A5</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-07</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>496</id>
    <latitude>43.717000000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.698530000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-06</observationdate>
    <notes>Saw Monarch laying eggs on milkweed 8n my garden 4 days ago</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>530</id>
    <latitude>43.248100000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.676870000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-06-01</observationdate>
    <notes>Have found many caterpillars and raised and released 7 from egg to butterfly many butterflies flying around now as of July 29</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>492</id>
    <latitude>43.483920000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.414640000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-01-02</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>532</id>
    <latitude>44.719800000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.033710000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Wahnekwening Beach</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>544</id>
    <latitude>45.284810000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.795080000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2019-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>491</id>
    <latitude>43.447670000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.462670000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-11-19</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>490</id>
    <latitude>43.566020000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.238770000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>27 Eliot Pl. Guelph</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-10-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>489</id>
    <latitude>43.400950000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.377010000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes>Plants observed from moving car</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>485</id>
    <latitude>43.455350000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.573980000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-10-02</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>486</id>
    <latitude>43.345580000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.363650000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-10-02</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>484</id>
    <latitude>43.344380000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.368000000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-10-02</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>488</id>
    <latitude>43.738290000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.485530000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-10-02</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>487</id>
    <latitude>43.773460000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.501880000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-30</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>483</id>
    <latitude>43.338290000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.335840000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-28</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>482</id>
    <latitude>43.684280000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.366280000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-23</observationdate>
    <notes>Small patch of milkweed (1-3) amidst small man-made garden. at Evergreen Brick Works.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>478</id>
    <latitude>43.622010000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.378090000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-22</observationdate>
    <notes>The small patch of MilkWeed plants had 4-5 green pods attached to each plant.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>479</id>
    <latitude>43.622500000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.381388900000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-22</observationdate>
    <notes>The small patch of MilkWeed plants had 4-5 green pods attached to each plant.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>480</id>
    <latitude>43.622640000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.381550000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-22</observationdate>
    <notes>This small patch of MilkWeed plants had only 1-2 pods.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>481</id>
    <latitude>43.613040000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.381230000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-22</observationdate>
    <notes>Larger patch of  Milkweed (8-10) , 3 or 4 of which had dried Milkweed Pods.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>475</id>
    <latitude>43.332560000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.448860000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-19</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>474</id>
    <latitude>43.401610000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.496370000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-12</observationdate>
    <notes>A sign says site will be developed into commercial space. Follow up in future years to see if milkweed is removed</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>476</id>
    <latitude>43.734113800000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.358448400000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>toronto botanical garden</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-11</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>472</id>
    <latitude>45.441860000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.677950000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-06</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>477</id>
    <latitude>43.821530000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.286300000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-06</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>469</id>
    <latitude>43.836620000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.303740000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>church parking lot</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-04</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>470</id>
    <latitude>43.837920000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.303740000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>milliken mills high school parking lot</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-04</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>471</id>
    <latitude>43.538590000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.690550000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-04</observationdate>
    <notes>I am  on the beach 10km south of Goderich On. i have been encouraging  milkweek growth on the beach for several years ( 5 at least). I have been at this beach for 60 years &amp; have observed milk weed and Monarchs ups &amp; downs  over the years, &amp; this year  a </notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>473</id>
    <latitude>45.348840000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.223960000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Brundage Point</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-09-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>465</id>
    <latitude>43.663150000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.435660000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-29</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>463</id>
    <latitude>44.799160000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.281060000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-28</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>464</id>
    <latitude>44.645070000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.243280000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-28</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>462</id>
    <latitude>43.424410000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.381770000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-27</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>466</id>
    <latitude>43.838270000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.319730000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Clark Young Woods</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-27</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>460</id>
    <latitude>43.137670000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.205920000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Willow Street St Catharines</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-26</observationdate>
    <notes>There is a small group of milkweed plants on our street in St Catharines Ontario that over the past few days are now suddenly loaded with Monarch Butterfly eggs. We are very worried somebody will cut them down or kids will destroy the pods. Southeast corn</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>467</id>
    <latitude>43.860760000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.212150000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Bob Hunter Memorial Park - Parking Lot</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-24</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>457</id>
    <latitude>45.259340000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.355210000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Russell</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-24</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>461</id>
    <latitude>48.756425000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.613620000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Tom &amp; Sandra$apos;s place</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-20</observationdate>
    <notes>This was a great year.  The monarchs were he in mid June, and this patch produced many caterpillars and adults.  There are a number of caterpillars hanging around in chrysalis presently.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>455</id>
    <latitude>43.356250000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.336140000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>456</id>
    <latitude>43.598650000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.532660000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Clinton garden 77759 London Rd</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-19</observationdate>
    <notes>Quite a lot of milkweed and other flowering plants in our garden and see monarch butterflies nearly every day during the last several weeks, first time i have spotted a monarch caterpillar</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>450</id>
    <latitude>43.824270000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.323810000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Risebrough Park Trail to Warden Avenue</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-17</observationdate>
    <notes>These milkweed plants didn$apos;t have any visible seed pods. They were struggling to get sunlight as it is a shaded area (by trees).</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>451</id>
    <latitude>43.824270000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.323810000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Risebrough Park Trail to Warden Avenue</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-17</observationdate>
    <notes>These milkweed plants didn$apos;t have any visible seed pods. They were struggling to get sunlight as it is a shaded area (by trees).</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>452</id>
    <latitude>43.658770000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.486510000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>St. James Catholic Church</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-16</observationdate>
    <notes>1 monarch butterfly seen flying.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>453</id>
    <latitude>43.659680000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.482590000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Durie Street Bench</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-16</observationdate>
    <notes>There were 22 milkweed plants.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>454</id>
    <latitude>43.660850000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.476720000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>NW Corner of Fairview Ave at Annette St</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-16</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>449</id>
    <latitude>45.420230000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.695620000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>East Ottawa</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes>This year they are infested (see pic) at this site. They weren\$apos;t last year.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>446</id>
    <latitude>43.831710000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.307900000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Welcome Centre Immigrant Services - Markham South</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-09</observationdate>
    <notes>Before the heavy rain, I moved four small caterpillars to this location. After the heavy rain, a co-worker observed this one.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>444</id>
    <latitude>44.012420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.684500000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>445</id>
    <latitude>43.531450000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.623850000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>LPSS front yard</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-07</observationdate>
    <notes>2 caterpillars and 1 monarch butterfly ; I will watch for eggs.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>442</id>
    <latitude>43.831280000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.306450000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Hollywood Square (Formerly Kennedy Fields Plaza)</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-05</observationdate>
    <notes>There were 13 common milkweed plants. A few plants had the seed pods growing (not ready for harvest.) There were 2 milkweed bugs (one is in the photo.)</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>443</id>
    <latitude>45.293160000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.705640000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-04</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>441</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-02</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>437</id>
    <latitude>45.043120000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.656170000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Ferguson Forest Centre</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>439</id>
    <latitude>45.043120000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.656170000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Ferguson Forest Centre</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-01</observationdate>
    <notes>27 monarch caterpillars counted in this patch of milkweed. The milkweeds are dispersed along a 200 m stretch between an agricultural field and a drainage ditch at the Ferguson Forest Centre. Last night$apos;s count found caterpillars in various stages of deve</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>440</id>
    <latitude>45.043120000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.656170000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Ferguson Forest Centre</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-01</observationdate>
    <notes>27 monarch caterpillars observed in a 200 m stretch of variously dispersed milkweed plants. Plants are located between a field (clover/bee hives) and a drainage ditch.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>436</id>
    <latitude>44.905910000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-76.339090000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-08-01</observationdate>
    <notes>Looks like the deer have been  in the milkweed patch, some tops completely eaten off</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>438</id>
    <latitude>43.904170000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.687450000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-31</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>434</id>
    <latitude>43.982710000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.990910000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>hockleycrest</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-31</observationdate>
    <notes>Some plants still in bloom, others already forming seed pods. Lots of adult monarchs seen, plus a caterpillar.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>435</id>
    <latitude>43.986090000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.987010000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>mother of god</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-31</observationdate>
    <notes>Some plants still in bloom, others already forming seed pods. Lots of adult monarchs seen, plus a caterpillar. There are easily several hundred plants in this location</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>433</id>
    <latitude>44.016520000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.684500000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-29</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>458</id>
    <latitude>46.764550000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-72.556330000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>Lac Trottier</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-28</observationdate>
    <notes>10 caterpillars (and lots of poop!) in a cluster of about 6 common milkweed plants along rural roadside. Also observed 3 butterflies flitting about, but couldn$apos;t get a decent picture.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>459</id>
    <latitude>46.764550000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-72.556330000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-28</observationdate>
    <notes>10 caterpillars (and lots of poop!) in a cluster of about 6 common milkweed plants along rural roadside. Also observed 3 butterflies flitting about, but couldn$apos;t get a decent picture.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>429</id>
    <latitude>43.701880000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.326860000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-27</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>426</id>
    <latitude>43.418370000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.788870000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-26</observationdate>
    <notes>Bronte Provincial Park</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>427</id>
    <latitude>43.407040000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.772190000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-26</observationdate>
    <notes>Bronte Provincial Park parking lot A</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>428</id>
    <latitude>43.407040000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.772190000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-26</observationdate>
    <notes>Bronte Provincial Park parking lot A</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>425</id>
    <latitude>48.492130000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.190240000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-25</observationdate>
    <notes>On the border of a drainage ditch at the start of the Porcupine Lake Prospector Trail.  First plants seen last year but got destroyed by city construction.  About 10 - 12  plants are restarting this summer.  4 Caterpillars observed.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>421</id>
    <latitude>43.693360000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.305450000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Chisholm Ave</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-24</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>422</id>
    <latitude>43.693360000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.305450000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Chisholm Ave</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-24</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>424</id>
    <latitude>44.012420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.684500000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-24</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>431</id>
    <latitude>43.831740000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.307880000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Welcome Centre Immigrant Services - Markham South</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-24</observationdate>
    <notes>There is also a patch of dog-strangling vine nearby because it is an undisturbed space (near a plaza and parking lot)</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>432</id>
    <latitude>43.831710000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.307900000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Welcome Centre Immigrant Services - Markham South</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-24</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>420</id>
    <latitude>43.693360000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.305450000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Chisholm Ave</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-24</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>419</id>
    <latitude>46.881790000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-71.239120000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>1768 rue Édith</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-22</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>418</id>
    <latitude>46.881790000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-71.239120000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>1768 rue Édith</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>401</id>
    <latitude>43.849150000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.359310000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-17</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>402</id>
    <latitude>43.849150000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.359310000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-17</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>409</id>
    <latitude>43.849010000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.359520000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-17</observationdate>
    <notes>This is the first time we saw and observed about a 10 milkweeds.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>410</id>
    <latitude>43.849010000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.359520000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-17</observationdate>
    <notes>This is the first time we saw and observed about a 10 milkweeds.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>411</id>
    <latitude>43.849010000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.359520000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-17</observationdate>
    <notes>This is the first time we saw and observed about a 10 milkweeds.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>412</id>
    <latitude>43.849010000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.359520000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-17</observationdate>
    <notes>This is the first time we saw and observed about a 10 milkweeds.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>405</id>
    <latitude>43.848450000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.362330000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-17</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>406</id>
    <latitude>43.848950000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.359820000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-17</observationdate>
    <notes>some were near  a pond</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>407</id>
    <latitude>43.848680000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.359700000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-17</observationdate>
    <notes>Actully a dog strangler (Bills house)</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>408</id>
    <latitude>43.848680000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.359700000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-17</observationdate>
    <notes>Actully a dog strangler (Bills house)</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>413</id>
    <latitude>43.847550000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.363790000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>welcome centre youth</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-17</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>399</id>
    <latitude>43.913270000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.235070000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-17</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>400</id>
    <latitude>43.848960000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.358920000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>the pond</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-16</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>403</id>
    <latitude>43.848010000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.363930000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-16</observationdate>
    <notes>lots of milkweeds</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>447</id>
    <latitude>45.049850000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.313240000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Miskwabi Lake</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-16</observationdate>
    <notes>From June 25 - August 08, 2018 have seen many plants (100\\\$apos;s) along Trapper\\\$apos;s Trail Rd., Haliburton,K0M 1SO and 50+ Monarchs whereas for 2016 and 2017, June - September, the milkweed was present but &amp;lt; 5 Monarchs each year.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>404</id>
    <latitude>43.846880000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.363390000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>the field with cows</location>
    <commonname>Other known species</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-16</observationdate>
    <notes>the plant is dog strangling vines</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>396</id>
    <latitude>44.338860000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.301200000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>393</id>
    <latitude>46.254540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.870490000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>8th street Hilton</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes>I counted 7 monarch caterpillars on milkweed plants. Evidence of feeding on other plants as well.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>395</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>414</id>
    <latitude>45.435540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.577560000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>394</id>
    <latitude>43.936380000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.887800000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-14</observationdate>
    <notes>I have seen at least six monarch butterflies trying to navigate the periphery of Cedar Valley Conservation Area. There are rare swamp milkweed plants but they are being choked out by massive swathes of strangling dog vine. It is devastating to see this. I</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>391</id>
    <latitude>46.254540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.870490000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>8th street Hilton</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-13</observationdate>
    <notes>Observed 2 adult butterlies, 15 caterpillars and 1 chrysalis</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>392</id>
    <latitude>46.255830000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.870460000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Cohen$apos;s beach</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-13</observationdate>
    <notes>Observed 2 adult butterlies, 4 caterpillars and 1 chrysalis</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>397</id>
    <latitude>43.329880000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.454250000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>388</id>
    <latitude>44.012420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.684500000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>390</id>
    <latitude>46.881770000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-71.239130000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>Burns Garden QC</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>387</id>
    <latitude>44.012220000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.683600000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-11</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>389</id>
    <latitude>46.881770000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-71.239130000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>Burns Garden QC</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-10</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>386</id>
    <latitude>46.255830000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.870460000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Cohen$apos;s beach</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-10</observationdate>
    <notes>two caterpillars seen feeding. One chrysalis on the underside of an overturned kayak.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>385</id>
    <latitude>45.573610000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.442440000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-10</observationdate>
    <notes>Milweed growns beyond my backyard fence and I have introduced it in my flower beds.  This week I saw three monarchs which I had not seen in over 10 years for sure.  In the fall, I scatter seeds wherever I can.  Good luck</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>384</id>
    <latitude>45.721500000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.514420000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-09</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>373</id>
    <latitude>46.254540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.870490000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>8th street Hilton</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>374</id>
    <latitude>46.252680000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.876020000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Steiner property Hilton</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-08</observationdate>
    <notes>open grassland area near Hwy. 548.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>375</id>
    <latitude>46.294500000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.928590000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Canoe Point Road near Shale Rd</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>376</id>
    <latitude>46.255830000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.870550000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-08</observationdate>
    <notes>Plants are located on sand/gravel beach. One caterpillar observed feeding.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>377</id>
    <latitude>46.254540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.870490000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>8th street Hilton</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-08</observationdate>
    <notes>Observed 2 caterpillars feeding</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>378</id>
    <latitude>46.255830000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.870460000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Cohen$apos;s beach</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-08</observationdate>
    <notes>4 caterpillars were seen</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>379</id>
    <latitude>46.255830000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.870460000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-08</observationdate>
    <notes>4 caterpillars were seen</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>381</id>
    <latitude>43.938500000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.472040000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>My Home</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>382</id>
    <latitude>46.881790000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-71.239120000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>1768 rue Édith</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>380</id>
    <latitude>43.226780000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.906960000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>L-lake Ausable Bayfield conservation area</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-07</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>383</id>
    <latitude>44.594140000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-76.483670000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>By Salem Dump</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-07</observationdate>
    <notes>I saw a few leaves curled over, so some sort of larva was there. I also saw a number of chewed leaves</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>423</id>
    <latitude>43.693360000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.305450000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Chisholm Ave</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-07</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>468</id>
    <latitude>43.755390000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.186150000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Guildwood</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-06</observationdate>
    <notes>Many eggs taken by a \&quot;ButterflyRanger\&quot; for a safer hatching and metamorphosis.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>398</id>
    <latitude>44.631610000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.270580000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-04</observationdate>
    <notes>Milkweeds on beach dunes</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>371</id>
    <latitude>43.899770000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.676000000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-02</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>415</id>
    <latitude>46.095650000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-64.793620000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>High St Moncton</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>416</id>
    <latitude>45.368350000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.229320000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Jan and Rays</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>417</id>
    <latitude>45.304370000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.189220000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Blueberry Hill Lagoon</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>547</id>
    <latitude>45.920900000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.987220000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Port Loring</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-07-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>370</id>
    <latitude>45.610610000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.534580000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Bayfield Inlet, Georgian Bay</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-29</observationdate>
    <notes>The Milkweed plants are in front of our cottage.  We keep them watered, so each year our patch increases in size.  We watch carefully for Monarchs.  Last year we only saw one, late in the summer.  It was tattered and faded but laid some eggs on our plants</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>369</id>
    <latitude>43.942330000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.431990000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-28</observationdate>
    <notes>Grass patch next to pet area at an ONRoute.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>372</id>
    <latitude>44.016960000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-77.155580000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-28</observationdate>
    <notes>In an uncultivated pasture - left wild</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>365</id>
    <latitude>43.967470000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-77.227620000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>368</id>
    <latitude>43.899130000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-77.253360000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-26</observationdate>
    <notes>Sited along road$apos;s edge, driving very close to the water$apos;s edge.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>366</id>
    <latitude>43.903400000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-77.273270000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-26</observationdate>
    <notes>Grassland near the edge of a mixed forest - too much poison ivy to look for evidence of monarch - in a provincial park.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>367</id>
    <latitude>43.892840000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-77.276210000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-26</observationdate>
    <notes>Grassland very near to Lake Ontario</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>364</id>
    <latitude>44.022800000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-77.208270000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>363</id>
    <latitude>43.553780000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.636510000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Credit River, Port Credit</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-25</observationdate>
    <notes>I live on the Credit River and planted the swamp Milkweed to try to attract pollinators and to reintroduce native species to the river</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>362</id>
    <latitude>43.374450000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.752010000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Backyard</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-24</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>360</id>
    <latitude>43.358130000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.329090000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>361</id>
    <latitude>43.358130000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.329090000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>494</id>
    <latitude>43.689830000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.315730000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>333 Queensdale Ave</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-22</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>359</id>
    <latitude>42.779660000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.417310000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Backyard</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-22</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>358</id>
    <latitude>43.663470000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.472790000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Palmer-Rolfe Residence</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>356</id>
    <latitude>46.020700000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.045060000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>357</id>
    <latitude>46.082240000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-64.777590000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>347</id>
    <latitude>43.233450000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.793990000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Greenway Rd., Trout Pond</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-18</observationdate>
    <notes>Remember do not chop the milkweed plqnts</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>345</id>
    <latitude>43.642430000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.384080000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Bremner</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-16</observationdate>
    <notes>Small garden of mostly milkweed welcoming monarchs in town for a Blue Jays game.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>346</id>
    <latitude>43.642430000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.384080000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Bremner</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-16</observationdate>
    <notes>Small garden of mostly milkweed welcoming monarchs in town for a Blue Jays game.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>352</id>
    <latitude>43.981900000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.986640000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>hockleycrest east</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-16</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>349</id>
    <latitude>43.986090000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.987010000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>mother of god</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>350</id>
    <latitude>43.968420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.983470000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Mathilda$apos;s Way Bruce Trail Conservancy property</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>493</id>
    <latitude>42.838600000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.318080000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Fank\\\$apos;s garden</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>344</id>
    <latitude>43.416560000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.408480000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>348</id>
    <latitude>43.982710000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.990910000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>hockleycrest</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>351</id>
    <latitude>44.501290000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.636240000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Bruce Trail Blantyre</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>343</id>
    <latitude>43.236240000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.799680000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Greenway Road farm</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>341</id>
    <latitude>42.794530000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.187770000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Waterworks Park</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-10</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>342</id>
    <latitude>45.145610000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.571550000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>W</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-10</observationdate>
    <notes>Approximately 7 plants in this spot  last year. There are 2 smaller patches nearby.. One in top left corner of photo, another not shown on the right with over 10 plants. This is the most milkweed we have seen on the property since it was purchased in 1990</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>340</id>
    <latitude>43.769062300000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.832500700000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Alma</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-09</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>339</id>
    <latitude>43.476080000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.556260000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Columbia Park rocks</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>336</id>
    <latitude>43.467790000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.532500000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Waterloo Park near soccer field</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-07</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>338</id>
    <latitude>43.462410000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.515850000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>St. Louis parking lot bed</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-07</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>335</id>
    <latitude>43.469220000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.537650000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-07</observationdate>
    <notes>UW may be persuaded not to mow the plants down..?</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>337</id>
    <latitude>43.463290000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.515960000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Allen/Willow front yards</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-07</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>332</id>
    <latitude>43.165120000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.240800000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Salem Chapel British Episcopal Methadist Church</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-06</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>333</id>
    <latitude>43.794870000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.936660000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Inglewood on</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-05</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>334</id>
    <latitude>43.794870000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.936660000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Inglewood on</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-05</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>331</id>
    <latitude>43.864960000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.861830000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-05</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>353</id>
    <latitude>46.027010000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.442080000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-04</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>330</id>
    <latitude>45.535120000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.142980000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Scarborough Outdoor Education School</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-04</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>495</id>
    <latitude>43.248140000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.676900000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-06-01</observationdate>
    <notes>I planted more seeds last fall and rescued about 20 caterpillars and ya e them to my friend as she raises over 200+ every year and let’s them go I see new plants starting to sprout in my garden now for this year and plants last year are coming back</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>328</id>
    <latitude>43.848550000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.962640000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Caledon S&amp;G</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-05-06</observationdate>
    <notes>Land is owned by a gravel company, being held for future aggregate extraction. The Bruce Trail, a public footpath, passes through the property with owner\\\$apos;s permission.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>326</id>
    <latitude>49.884788212524</latitude>
    <longitude>-88.506835937500</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>test</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-04-01</observationdate>
    <notes>Test</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>325</id>
    <latitude>43.138300000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.761080000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Our home</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-03-30</observationdate>
    <notes>Our garden in 2017</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>324</id>
    <latitude>43.883930000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.700240000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-03-23</observationdate>
    <notes>Thousands of milkweed plants and hundreds of monarchs each year in this conservation area meadow. Unfortunately the Toronto Region Conservation Area plowed the meadow in 2017 and planted coniferous tree seedlings. We expect the milkweed will continue to t</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>322</id>
    <latitude>43.982710000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.990910000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>hockleycrest</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-03-20</observationdate>
    <notes>Regenerating old field</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>323</id>
    <latitude>43.986090000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.987010000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>mother of god</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-03-20</observationdate>
    <notes>Regenerating old field</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>312</id>
    <latitude>50.223820000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-119.202950000000</longitude>
    <province>British Columbia</province>
    <location>Kalamalka Rd., Vernon, BC</location>
    <commonname>Showy milkweed (found in BC, AB, SK, MB)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias speciosa</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-02-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>311</id>
    <latitude>49.200840000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-119.834000000000</longitude>
    <province>British Columbia</province>
    <location>Keremeos, Similkameen R.</location>
    <commonname>Showy milkweed (found in BC, AB, SK, MB)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias speciosa</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-02-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>430</id>
    <latitude>43.831710000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.307900000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Welcome Centre Immigrant Services - Markham South</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>354</id>
    <latitude>46.081330000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-64.786320000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>355</id>
    <latitude>46.129280000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-64.859420000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>448</id>
    <latitude>43.356420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.389750000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2018-01-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>310</id>
    <latitude>49.357190000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-102.893560000000</longitude>
    <province>Saskatchewan</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-20</observationdate>
    <notes>milkweed is along long creek near oungre, sk.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>309</id>
    <latitude>48.916720000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-102.424220000000</longitude>
    <province>Saskatchewan</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-20</observationdate>
    <notes>milkweed is in my garden on my farm</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>308</id>
    <latitude>49.884788212524</latitude>
    <longitude>-88.506835937500</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>test</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-16</observationdate>
    <notes>Test</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>307</id>
    <latitude>43.459210000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.592210000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Sundew 1B North / South Ponds Geotrail path  going east towards forest</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>305</id>
    <latitude>43.459650000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.594660000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Sundew 1B North Pond North side at small asphalt side path</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>306</id>
    <latitude>43.459680000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.593660000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Sundew 1B North Pond North Side both sides perimeter path edge going east towards main drain</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>304</id>
    <latitude>43.463640000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.601160000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Sundew - Autumn Willow park north west ridge</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-14</observationdate>
    <notes>Winter plant count.  As the sumac grows up the hill the milkweed will be pushed along or it may become overwhelmed with the shade and die out.  Evidence of ample seeding which will have to be managed to keep the milkweed ahead of the sumac and stay in the</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>299</id>
    <latitude>43.460590000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.593770000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Columbia Forest Pond 1 NE</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-12</observationdate>
    <notes>Meadow edge of forest and vernal pond. On embankment of trail.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>300</id>
    <latitude>43.460240000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.593340000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Trail from Sundew 1A Pond to Sundew 1B</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-12</observationdate>
    <notes>Meadowy edge of forest on trail.   I$apos;ve seeded the area in the past.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>302</id>
    <latitude>43.460590000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.593770000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Columbia Forest Pond 1 NE</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-12</observationdate>
    <notes>Meadow edge of forest and vernal pond. On embankment of trail.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>301</id>
    <latitude>43.459020000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.594070000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Sundew 1B North / South Pond separator embankment</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-12</observationdate>
    <notes>Both sides of embankment between Sundew 1B North and South ponds. Patch starts near middle of embankment and runs west towards the Sundew road subdivision.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>303</id>
    <latitude>43.458710000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.595030000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Sundew 1B North / South Ponds west embankment</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-12</observationdate>
    <notes>Runs North/south along water side of meadow buffer between ponds and houses.  I have seeded this area in the past.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>298</id>
    <latitude>43.463500000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.584490000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Columbia Forest Pond 1 NE</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-12</observationdate>
    <notes>&amp;gt; 70 plants found in NE quadrant on embankment and &amp;gt;70 plants on opposite side of trail on slope leading down to creek.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>296</id>
    <latitude>43.462540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.586790000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>NE Salzburg Pond 1</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-10</observationdate>
    <notes>The plant is opposite the footbridge over the stream and on the trail which is edged by the pond embankment and an expanse of small trees, shrubs and meadow.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>297</id>
    <latitude>43.462540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.586790000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>NE Salzburg Pond 1</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-10</observationdate>
    <notes>The plant is opposite the footbridge over the stream and on the trail which is edged by the pond embankment and an expanse of small trees, shrubs and meadow.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>294</id>
    <latitude>43.463400000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.584610000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>SE Columbia Forest Pond 1</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-10</observationdate>
    <notes>I$apos;ve used some milkweed pods from these plants to seed near CFP2 and Sundew Pond 1</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>295</id>
    <latitude>43.463370000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.586300000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>NW Columbia Forest Pond 1</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-12-10</observationdate>
    <notes>I\$apos;ve used some milkweed pods from these plants to seed near CFP2 and Sundew Pond 1</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>292</id>
    <latitude>44.148770000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.003940000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Drive In Road</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-28</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>291</id>
    <latitude>44.362410000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.696680000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-28</observationdate>
    <notes>Strip of land between highway and road</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>289</id>
    <latitude>43.329310000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.843190000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-22</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>290</id>
    <latitude>43.329310000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.843190000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-22</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>285</id>
    <latitude>43.000000000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.000000000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-15</observationdate>
    <notes>Small group of 2-3 plants on left of walkway, single plant on right.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>282</id>
    <latitude>51.135240000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-86.247060000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Carluke,Ontario</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-14</observationdate>
    <notes>Saw 3 caterpillars on one plant.  Did not check other plants.  Next day the caterpillars were gone.  I usually see some monarchs on red clover when I am cutting hay in September.  Plants are found along the margins of. a field and pasture.(correct error i</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>281</id>
    <latitude>51.135240000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-86.247060000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Carluke,Ontario</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-14</observationdate>
    <notes>Saw 3 caterpillars on one plant.  Did not check other plants.  Next day the caterpillars were gone.  I usually see some monarchs on red clover when I am cutting hay in September.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>278</id>
    <latitude>44.057520000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-77.158630000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-10</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>277</id>
    <latitude>42.834740000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.214760000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-10</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>276</id>
    <latitude>42.834910000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.237670000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-10</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>272</id>
    <latitude>43.163550000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.248900000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-05</observationdate>
    <notes>This patch is growing in front of my house in downtown St Catharines.  There is a plot of land approximately 16m x 4m between the sidewalk and the road that I have been leaving fallow for about four years.  The patch of milkweed has grown over the past th</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>271</id>
    <latitude>43.955010000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.174090000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-04</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>262</id>
    <latitude>42.288690000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-83.003920000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Ford Essex Grassland</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-03</observationdate>
    <notes>Along Essex Way  Windsor Ontario.   I\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\$apos;ve seen two Monarchs here.  I\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\$apos;ve seen a large Monarch caterpillar on a plant here in the early part of October this year.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>260</id>
    <latitude>42.358040000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.128120000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>My garden</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-02</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>255</id>
    <latitude>42.953980000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.427660000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>tiny patch down from Hoskin’s</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>256</id>
    <latitude>42.951830000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.431240000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Railway Ave</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>257</id>
    <latitude>42.961230000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.411950000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>‘No-spray’lady’s garden</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>254</id>
    <latitude>42.962020000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.413810000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Beside tracks on Coldstream</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>258</id>
    <latitude>43.014190000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.176560000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Shaw’s Dental Lab</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-11-01</observationdate>
    <notes>Noticed this patch when driving to the airport.  It’s beside a sidewalk near the entrance to this business. Not sure if it is a maintained garden.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>259</id>
    <latitude>42.930940000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.657180000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>crossroads</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-31</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>250</id>
    <latitude>44.269620000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.544130000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>4 Argyle St., Tiverton, Ont</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-29</observationdate>
    <notes>Growing in one of our flower gardens. It had at least 1 caterpillar feeding on it this early fall.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>238</id>
    <latitude>43.678540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.318220000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>287 Gainsborough Road</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-27</observationdate>
    <notes>This is our front yard.  In the four years we have lived here we have had milkweed and do not remove it.  Each year the number of plants grows.  This year there are 10 plants.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>241</id>
    <latitude>44.117460000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.843500000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>New Tecumseth</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-27</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>239</id>
    <latitude>44.054040000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.276410000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Amaranth</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-27</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>240</id>
    <latitude>44.054040000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.276410000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Amaranth</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-27</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>242</id>
    <latitude>42.958460000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.449070000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Just past the tracks on Komoka Road</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-27</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>243</id>
    <latitude>42.948980000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.474670000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>The end of Melrose</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-27</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>244</id>
    <latitude>42.968060000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.355590000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Across from the McCormick Home</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-27</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>245</id>
    <latitude>42.961790000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.413140000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>George</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-27</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>246</id>
    <latitude>42.961790000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.413140000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>George</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-27</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>247</id>
    <latitude>42.961670000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.412920000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>George$apos;s field</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-27</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>235</id>
    <latitude>49.884788212524</latitude>
    <longitude>-88.506835937500</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>test</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-26</observationdate>
    <notes>Test</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>236</id>
    <latitude>49.884788212524</latitude>
    <longitude>-88.506835937500</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>test</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-26</observationdate>
    <notes>Test</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>229</id>
    <latitude>43.404350000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.419310000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>231</id>
    <latitude>43.393370000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.413310000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Old Mill Road</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>232</id>
    <latitude>58.447730000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-121.891940000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Bruce$apos;s Caves Road</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>227</id>
    <latitude>43.455430000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.574020000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>228</id>
    <latitude>43.403870000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.424530000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Office- Central Ontario Developmental Riding Program</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>251</id>
    <latitude>43.517750000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.522530000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Health Valley Trail</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>252</id>
    <latitude>42.970038900000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.208677222222</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-25</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>221</id>
    <latitude>44.362400000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.838350000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>home</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-25</observationdate>
    <notes>We haven\\\$apos;t noticed as many butterflies this year, but that may just be that we weren\\\$apos;t looking.  We do make a conscious effort not to mow milkweed,</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>220</id>
    <latitude>44.606750000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.601350000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Front garden</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-24</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>234</id>
    <latitude>44.996670000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-64.919100000000</longitude>
    <province>Nova Scotia</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-24</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>218</id>
    <latitude>45.186820000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-76.454640000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Property</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>216</id>
    <latitude>43.371120000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.950540000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Stratford Golf and Country Club</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-22</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>274</id>
    <latitude>44.662540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.830730000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Woodland Beach, Tiny Twp. Ontario</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-22</observationdate>
    <notes>We have had monarch here for years. Less now but still some. Sorry, cannot figure out how to attach picture. Will email it to you.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>200</id>
    <latitude>52.482780000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-94.141850000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-22</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>201</id>
    <latitude>49.772150000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-97.620490000000</longitude>
    <province>Manitoba</province>
    <location>Starbuck, Manitoba</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-22</observationdate>
    <notes>There were monarch butterflies, caterpillars, and chrysalis all year - just not right now as it$apos;s the end of October.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>203</id>
    <latitude>43.464760000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.586070000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Butternut Path</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-22</observationdate>
    <notes>One of several locations in this area of Waterloo where I have been repeatedly seeding.  I have gathered seed pods for another annual period of seeding   in the various meadows and forest edges.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>217</id>
    <latitude>43.365870000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.956940000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>stratford dog park</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-22</observationdate>
    <notes>dog park is on public park   grassland with irrigation ditch ...industrial to south and north</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>194</id>
    <latitude>43.559230000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.451110000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Cox creek road</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>197</id>
    <latitude>43.685210000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.320060000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Chez Parekh Garden</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>202</id>
    <latitude>45.631300000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.941840000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-21</observationdate>
    <notes>In Gatineau park, close to path on the way to Browns lake</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>191</id>
    <latitude>52.052490000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-90.802000000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>198</id>
    <latitude>46.551310000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-84.326250000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>West end Ssult Ste Marie</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-21</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>187</id>
    <latitude>43.874480000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.444710000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Clonmel Farm</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>188</id>
    <latitude>43.498720000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.555650000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Lakeshore Optimist Park</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>190</id>
    <latitude>43.776010000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.369390000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>189</id>
    <latitude>43.772280000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.364210000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-20</observationdate>
    <notes>Approximately 24 plants</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>184</id>
    <latitude>43.456910000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.557040000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-19</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>186</id>
    <latitude>43.470030000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.599660000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-19</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>172</id>
    <latitude>43.467680000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.299340000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>174</id>
    <latitude>43.437780000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.298480000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>170</id>
    <latitude>43.192820000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.858830000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>9396 Gordon Rd. Thedford, ON</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>171</id>
    <latitude>43.192820000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.858830000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>9396 Gordon Rd. Thedford, ON</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>176</id>
    <latitude>43.440200000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.511170000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>177</id>
    <latitude>47.040180000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.792970000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Conestogo</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-18</observationdate>
    <notes>We grown them for the monarchs, we had at least one successful butterfly , this is the first year we have seen at least 6 caterpillars .  Two of the cacoons were destroyed we think by ants.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>178</id>
    <latitude>47.040180000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.792970000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Conestogo</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-18</observationdate>
    <notes>They grow around the ponds on the Conestoga Golf Course.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>179</id>
    <latitude>47.040180000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.792970000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Waterloo</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>181</id>
    <latitude>44.309950000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.483170000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Lake Eugenia</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-18</observationdate>
    <notes>I\$apos;ve seen more milkweed this year and is just starting to seed - I am upset that a resident grades the Lane the milkweed grows and every time he grades the Lane he tries to make the Lane wider and is destroying the new growth of the milkweed -  for som</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>293</id>
    <latitude>44.139720000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.988490000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Across from residential</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>162</id>
    <latitude>42.956670000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.444040000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-18</observationdate>
    <notes>Found at roadside , in field, in mixed forest, and at back of property beside creek. I live on 50 acres.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>164</id>
    <latitude>42.939370000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.424180000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-18</observationdate>
    <notes>A number of patches along side of road. Have checked this area for past 3 years and caterpillars (many) only ever found on west side of road despite there being more plants on the east side.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>175</id>
    <latitude>43.233450000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.793990000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Greenway Rd., Trout Pond</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-18</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>157</id>
    <latitude>42.912690000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.425170000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-17</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>163</id>
    <latitude>42.911680000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.447440000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-17</observationdate>
    <notes>A number of patches on side of 402 between Delaware and Komoka turnoff.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>155</id>
    <latitude>43.163150000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.243260000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Community Care</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-17</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>156</id>
    <latitude>43.159100000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.240490000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Bond and Race Street</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-17</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>141</id>
    <latitude>44.006130000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.059290000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Dunby Rd., Mono, ON</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-16</observationdate>
    <notes>This location is our private property - it consists of about 20 acres of grassy meadow containing lots of milkweed.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>131</id>
    <latitude>45.152580000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.752730000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>132</id>
    <latitude>45.152400000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.756060000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>137</id>
    <latitude>43.487220000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.589480000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Conservation Meadows.</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>138</id>
    <latitude>43.487220000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.589480000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Conservation Meadows.</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>120</id>
    <latitude>43.878350000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.726990000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-14</observationdate>
    <notes>Saw a Monarch feeding several days in a row on the echinacea in backyard this year</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>125</id>
    <latitude>43.026580000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.530170000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Driveway</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-14</observationdate>
    <notes>Noticed \$apos;chewed\$apos; area of the leaves.  We\$apos;ve had Milkweed out here for years. USED to see caterpillars and Monarchs all the time.  But now: rarely. :(. We would like to spread the seeds and grow more milkweed. But I understand it\$apos;s not that eas</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>126</id>
    <latitude>43.189330000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.888910000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home garden</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>133</id>
    <latitude>43.728930000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.950330000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>River Flats behind House.</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-14</observationdate>
    <notes>River Flats behind our property. Municipal Property.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>160</id>
    <latitude>43.682790000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.283520000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>122</id>
    <latitude>42.968250000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.600510000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Residence</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>127</id>
    <latitude>43.480270000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.789070000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Siegner Lane</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>128</id>
    <latitude>42.954080000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-85.519730000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>my house in Michigan</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-14</observationdate>
    <notes>Also a few swamp milkweed (about 5).</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>121</id>
    <latitude>45.272910000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.318670000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>187 North Lancelot Road</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>124</id>
    <latitude>44.178880000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.676770000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>South Line A, Priceville</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-14</observationdate>
    <notes>There are many plants in the back acres that we protect</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>130</id>
    <latitude>43.663240000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.738280000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-14</observationdate>
    <notes>industrial area of Brampton, Ontario. Orenda Rd &amp; West Dr.  without a moment a monarch butterfly isn$apos;t in view. There are hundreds if not thousands daily fluttering over and around the area. The milk weeds are deep in the thick.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>159</id>
    <latitude>43.666340000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.295300000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Kew Beach Dog Park</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>161</id>
    <latitude>43.670270000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.284070000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Bottom of Silver Birch</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>86</id>
    <latitude>45.438210000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.930030000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Model Farm Rd.</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>many common milkweed with evidence of all stages of monarchs</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>85</id>
    <latitude>45.430020000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.891360000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Hammond RIver</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>Many, many common milkweed with evidence of all stages of monarchs</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>84</id>
    <latitude>45.406590000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.965220000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Private garden</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>private garden growing 3 types of milkweed - common, swamp and tropical (not very successful)
Has monarchs and raised/tagged them</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>83</id>
    <latitude>45.393630000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.983540000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Station Rd.</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>Railway</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>89</id>
    <latitude>43.834280000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.500650000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Copernicus Educational Products</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>Area around company building is naturalized. Long grasses/wildflowers/milkweed/coniferous trees</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>94</id>
    <latitude>45.469760000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-76.026760000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>3215 Greenland Rd, Dunrobin ON</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>96</id>
    <latitude>42.978150000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.592710000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>98</id>
    <latitude>44.861660000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-76.193630000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Oliver$apos;s Lot</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>We have a ton of milkweed all around our 16 acres. Primarily nearest the highway. http://mymuskoka.blogspot.ca/search/label/milkweed</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>99</id>
    <latitude>44.861660000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-76.193630000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Oliver$apos;s Lot</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>We have a ton of milkweed all around our 16 acres. Primarily nearest the highway. http://mymuskoka.blogspot.ca/search/label/milkweed  There is much along the ditches and in empty fields nearby, as well.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>101</id>
    <latitude>44.843940000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-76.458060000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>Drive-by shooting, common in this area.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>90</id>
    <latitude>43.028860000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.482620000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Roadside by Lake Lou</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>91</id>
    <latitude>43.454080000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.544700000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>97</id>
    <latitude>44.260240000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-77.804730000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Meyer$apos;s Island</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>105</id>
    <latitude>43.172220000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.210300000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Bunting Road St.Catharines</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>106</id>
    <latitude>43.387900000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.456500000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>108</id>
    <latitude>43.162700000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.229450000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Queenston Street St.Catharines</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>110</id>
    <latitude>43.445600000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.515250000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>113</id>
    <latitude>43.446980000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.518110000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>Railway tracks and the back of light industrial</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>115</id>
    <latitude>43.997440000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.469070000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>I have planted swamp milkweed, eight butterfly weed plants and a joe pye weed plant on the stream bank of my property</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>116</id>
    <latitude>43.997810000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.469180000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>Tannery Creek runs through a EP protected marsh behind our house, private property of a neighbor on Mill Street. The creek flooded twice this year and the amount of swamp milkweed seems to have more than double from last summer.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>180</id>
    <latitude>42.803348200000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.981336100000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>I took my kids to Clovermead in Aylmer Ontario and I found milkweed there!!!</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>92</id>
    <latitude>43.455040000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.532340000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Empire</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>100</id>
    <latitude>43.487220000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.589480000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Conservation Meadows.</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>As noted below. If you walk down the sidewalk on Conservation Drive, right across the street from the trailer park storage parking, as you approach the  paved construction road(with the double hydro polls)  the milkweed is within 2 feet of the sidewalk.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>107</id>
    <latitude>44.238710000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.652480000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Woodsview</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>We have 25 acres and lots of milkweed grow in our south field/paddock.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>111</id>
    <latitude>56.752720000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-69.812620000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Fallbrook, ON</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>112</id>
    <latitude>48.492300000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.190380000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Prospectors Trail sign Porcupine</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes>Photo credit to Roxanne Filion of Porcupine-date July 2017.
Approx 32 plants-Majority are young plants no pods, harvested 14 pods from tops of taller plants (about 4 ft tall) with thicker stems-Plan to leave opened pods just below the surface in visible </notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>118</id>
    <latitude>43.647200000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.478200000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>82 Lavinia Avenue</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>119</id>
    <latitude>44.655570000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-77.111150000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>my backyard</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-13</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>72</id>
    <latitude>50.847570000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-85.517580000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Bearinger rd. near Laurel Creek &amp; Canada Trail, bordering Laurel Conservation Reservoir</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes>small patches widely spread</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>67</id>
    <latitude>43.448240000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.512590000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Raddatz park</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>69</id>
    <latitude>43.449430000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.498380000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>60</id>
    <latitude>43.415610000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.695150000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Foxboro Green</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>68</id>
    <latitude>43.445750000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.498710000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>70</id>
    <latitude>43.468520000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.482060000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>45 Birch Ave. Kitchener Ontario</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>75</id>
    <latitude>43.371180000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.428230000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>261</id>
    <latitude>43.510970000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.217620000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>56</id>
    <latitude>43.467800000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.570430000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>59</id>
    <latitude>43.384860000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.411670000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>61</id>
    <latitude>43.344190000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.528470000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>65</id>
    <latitude>43.451426000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.483535000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>91 Scott St Kitchener</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes>In addition to the milkweed, there are a number of cup plants (Silphium perfoliatum) and rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) that monarchs (and painted lady moths) also frequent.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>78</id>
    <latitude>45.045940000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.063900000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes>Found eggs and caterpillars in this patch.  There are many patches along Bird Lake Rd., Bracebridge as well as Boyes Heritage Rd., Bracebridge</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>55</id>
    <latitude>47.115800000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.787580000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>White Bear Temagami</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes>There are thousands of plants along \$apos;The Trans-Canada Pipeline\$apos; which runs north from North Bay and beyond.  They can be viewed through the many service roads which are used to access the pipeline.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>76</id>
    <latitude>43.371180000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.428230000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>77</id>
    <latitude>43.371460000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.426880000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>79</id>
    <latitude>45.000130000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.322910000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes>Have seen monarchs in this area.  Have not checked the milkweed in the past for eggs or caterpillars.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>117</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-12</observationdate>
    <notes>Have seen monarchs in this area.  Have not checked the milkweed in the past for eggs or caterpillars.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>49</id>
    <latitude>43.526680000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.544400000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Old Scout Place</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-11</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>136</id>
    <latitude>44.886380000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.707450000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-11</observationdate>
    <notes>Milkweed has been growing around the old barn and hayfields of the Barry farm for at least 50 years, as long as I\$apos;ve been going there.  Nice numbers of common milkweed this year, with the good rains we had earlier in summer.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>153</id>
    <latitude>44.465150000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-94.317630000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Confederation park</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-11</observationdate>
    <notes>Hello, 
So happy to have found you.
 Where I used to walk there were hundreds of butterflies and milkweed plants, but the city of Hamilton, Ontario has plan d to mow down this field to make another grass field for playing games on. We have playing field</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>154</id>
    <latitude>44.465150000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-94.317630000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Confederation park</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-11</observationdate>
    <notes>Hello, 
So happy to have found you.
 Where I used to walk there were hundreds of butterflies and milkweed plants, but the city of Hamilton, Ontario has plan d to mow down this field to make another grass field for playing games on. We have playing field</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>48</id>
    <latitude>43.513900000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.642510000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>1330 Lewisham Drive</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-11</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>44</id>
    <latitude>43.468940000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.537640000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-11</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>47</id>
    <latitude>43.463180000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.516020000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-11</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>50</id>
    <latitude>43.530840000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.551380000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-11</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>53</id>
    <latitude>52.802760000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-70.515750000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>170 St. Leger Street, Kitchener</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-11</observationdate>
    <notes>This is at a business. They have seeded themselves for about 5 years.  We have a sign set up that says \&quot;Do not pick the milkweed\&quot;.  It is flourishing.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>109</id>
    <latitude>51.253770000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-85.323210000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-11</observationdate>
    <notes>I am in Ariss, Ontario and I have a patch of milkweed that I have  encouraged for the past few years.   I have seen the eggs, caterpillars and the Monarch butterflies at the plants.  A lady in Powasson, On got me interested.  She has an large area of milk</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>54</id>
    <latitude>43.429630000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.408490000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-10</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>169</id>
    <latitude>42.883400000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.928700000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-10</observationdate>
    <notes>At the East end of Waverly Beach Park at the end of Lakeshore Rd. Coordinates not exact. Dozens of monarchs feeding on wild flowers, not milkweed,  before migrating across Lake Erie. Area currently under threat of housing development!!!!!</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>183</id>
    <latitude>43.461580000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.517550000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>37 Allen Street East</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-10</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>45</id>
    <latitude>43.463110000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.508410000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-09</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>46</id>
    <latitude>43.463110000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.508410000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-09</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>58</id>
    <latitude>45.703060000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.198010000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>209 Cress Rd, Mindemoya</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-09</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>41</id>
    <latitude>43.045731900000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.245849200000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>42</id>
    <latitude>42.984923300000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.245276000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>195</id>
    <latitude>50.521250000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-87.451170000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Victoria Lake, Tichborne, ON</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-06</observationdate>
    <notes>In open grassland. We have owned property since 2000 and live on it permanently since 2005. There has been milkweed there ever since we bought the property.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>139</id>
    <latitude>43.417590000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.487780000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Mclennon Park</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-05</observationdate>
    <notes>Over the past summer, I$apos;ve seen both more milkweed and more monarch butterflies here than I have in past years.  There are several individual plants growing in various areas throughout the park.  The majority of the plants are located on the East side of</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>14</id>
    <latitude>42.994110000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.288710000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Front yard</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-04</observationdate>
    <notes>I planted this plant a few years ago and it is growing well.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>11</id>
    <latitude>42.994370000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.288700000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Backyard</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-04</observationdate>
    <notes>I had a milkweed plant grow in a crack between my garage and sidewalk (an unsuitable  location), so I tried to remove it and transplant it to my backyard.  The plant keeps coming up by my garage and I keep transplanting the plant to the backyard.  Over ti</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>12</id>
    <latitude>42.994370000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.288700000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Backyard</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-04</observationdate>
    <notes>I have about 4 or 5 plants of Swamp milkweed mixed in with Common milkweed.  They didn$apos;t flower this year and thus didn$apos;t produce seedpods, but the leaves are furry underneath like common milkweed, and the sap is milky when the stem is broken.  Maybe ne</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>13</id>
    <latitude>42.994370000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.288700000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Backyard</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-04</observationdate>
    <notes>I have about 4 or 5 plants of Swamp milkweed mixed in with Common milkweed.  They didn$apos;t flower this year and thus didn$apos;t produce seedpods, but the leaves are furry underneath like common milkweed, and the sap is milky when the stem is broken.  Maybe ne</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>15</id>
    <latitude>53.487100000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-113.554830000000</longitude>
    <province>Alberta</province>
    <location>Devil\$apos;s leap trail above Rainbow valley campground</location>
    <commonname>Other known species</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-04</observationdate>
    <notes>Asclepias ovalifolia
I report this from previous knowledge not from observations this year</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>135</id>
    <latitude>43.825120000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.004160000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>forks of the Credit Provincial Park trails</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-03</observationdate>
    <notes>Seen at the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park.
On the trail past Kettle Lake toward the Bruce Trail noted a large growth of milkweed on a flat field beside the trail.  Approximate area noted was around two hectares.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>264</id>
    <latitude>45.218830000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-75.671500000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Innes Home</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>266</id>
    <latitude>43.835070000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.139790000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Altona Forest</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>267</id>
    <latitude>43.835070000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.139790000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Altona Forest</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-10-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>248</id>
    <latitude>43.909300000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.945160000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-30</observationdate>
    <notes>We intentionally grow the milkweeds to attract monarchs.  The patch of milkweeds has grown. No monarchs seen on this date, but we saw monarchs throughout the summer.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>268</id>
    <latitude>43.998540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.870850000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Minto Norman by Townline</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-29</observationdate>
    <notes>Monarchs were numerous in our patch.  When the weather was warm, we had as many as twelve immersing from their chrysalis a day.  Awesome!</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>269</id>
    <latitude>43.998540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.870850000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Minto Norman by Townline</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-29</observationdate>
    <notes>Monarchs were numerous in our patch.  When the weather was warm, we had as many as twelve immersing from their chrysalis a day.  Awesome!</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>74</id>
    <latitude>43.896720000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.156280000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-29</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>114</id>
    <latitude>43.428610000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.257490000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Puslinch Tract west</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-27</observationdate>
    <notes>Location is a reclaimed gravel pit, now owned by Grand River Conservation Authority</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>73</id>
    <latitude>44.019780000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.850100000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-26</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>102</id>
    <latitude>45.429300000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-76.352230000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-25</observationdate>
    <notes>Drive-by shooting, common in this area.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>103</id>
    <latitude>45.298080000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-76.714100000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-24</observationdate>
    <notes>Drive-by shooting, common in this area.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>219</id>
    <latitude>42.974070000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.243460000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>80</id>
    <latitude>43.685000000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.336760000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>front garden</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-18</observationdate>
    <notes>I planted this.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>81</id>
    <latitude>43.685000000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.336760000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>front garden</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-18</observationdate>
    <notes>I planted this too.  Only one caterpillar seen on the entire patch this summer, though multiple monarchs came by and seemed to be laying eggs.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>270</id>
    <latitude>43.465750000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.792500000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>5341 Wilmot -Easthope Rd. RR1 Wellesley Ontario N0B 2T0</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-15</observationdate>
    <notes>Agricultural land fallow for 10 years. Stage of succession is grasses, goldenrod, asters etc. Tree seedlings beginning to appear. Black walnuts, oaks, sumac.
Milkweed is spreading well and monarchs seen in area every summer  (last summer 2016 VERY FEW)  </notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>215</id>
    <latitude>44.711670000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-63.672180000000</longitude>
    <province>Nova Scotia</province>
    <location>Bedford Railway</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-14</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>327</id>
    <latitude>43.426260000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.716700000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Ducharme Beach</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-14</observationdate>
    <notes>There were fewer larvae and monarch butterflies in Sept 2017 than in 2016.  I have lots of other lovely photos and videos, if you would like more.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>329</id>
    <latitude>43.426260000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.716700000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Ducharme Beach</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-14</observationdate>
    <notes>Photo was taken on Sept.14, 2017</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>104</id>
    <latitude>45.092910000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-73.150410000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-13</observationdate>
    <notes>Daycation trip</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>93</id>
    <latitude>42.658200000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.402070000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Fillmore garden</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-10</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>87</id>
    <latitude>44.085540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.337210000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Farm meadow</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-10</observationdate>
    <notes>This seemed very late to be finding a caterpillar.  There were very few butterflies around until the very end of the summer.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>321</id>
    <latitude>48.537280000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-89.597170000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-07</observationdate>
    <notes>Along south side of CP railway tracks immediately west of bridge over the Kaministiquia River.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>182</id>
    <latitude>45.428080000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-76.736830000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>McMahon Road, Renfrew</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-02</observationdate>
    <notes>Area is a former farmers field that we now own. It was mostly cut in early July, with new milkweed coming up shortly after. The interesting part is that all caterpillars found (many!) were on the younger milkweed, and not the older ones (we\\\$apos;ve been</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>263</id>
    <latitude>42.916060000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.889380000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>De Dreu Farms</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>82</id>
    <latitude>42.899000000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.020000000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-01</observationdate>
    <notes>I raised 11 males and 11 females this year.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>168</id>
    <latitude>42.867870000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.051610000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-09-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>185</id>
    <latitude>45.003650000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-77.408640000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Nicol island, Weslemkoon lake</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-31</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>288</id>
    <latitude>43.093000000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.358820000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-30</observationdate>
    <notes>Along edge of bush near grassed area, so away from chemical sprays used for crops.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>64</id>
    <latitude>48.317630000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-89.332680000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Mountain Road</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-29</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>318</id>
    <latitude>45.352520000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-66.013720000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Villa Madonna Rd</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-29</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>63</id>
    <latitude>43.421380000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.552460000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Waldau garden</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-22</observationdate>
    <notes>We helped 22 monarchs chrysalid, hatch and release this summer from this area.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>223</id>
    <latitude>44.374240000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.683780000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Back field of hayfields farm, Berkeley ON</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-22</observationdate>
    <notes>About one acre of field taken out of production due to spring flooding.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>224</id>
    <latitude>44.367240000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.706870000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Back field of Hayfields Farm, Berkeley ON</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-22</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>95</id>
    <latitude>42.609710000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.444640000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Bird studies of Canada</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>317</id>
    <latitude>45.390740000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.999460000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Rothesay Station</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-20</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>123</id>
    <latitude>45.033540000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-74.681970000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>206</id>
    <latitude>42.937040000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.411390000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Across from Oaks</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>207</id>
    <latitude>42.995440000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.343060000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Bellamere</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>211</id>
    <latitude>42.909500000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.418630000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Jayne’s house</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes>Eggs  and caterpillars seen</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>214</id>
    <latitude>42.974750000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.438430000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Near cemetery</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes>A small patch but numerous caterpillars found here this year.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>204</id>
    <latitude>42.948290000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.427480000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>205</id>
    <latitude>42.937260000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.412110000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>208</id>
    <latitude>42.981230000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.426610000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Penny’s field</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>209</id>
    <latitude>42.942040000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.470130000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Amiens Road</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes>Most pods on this milkweed are really skinny. May be swamp.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>210</id>
    <latitude>42.907750000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.421440000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Across from Jack’s Live Bait</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>212</id>
    <latitude>42.962590000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.453410000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Jane’s field</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>213</id>
    <latitude>42.971620000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.443100000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>In front of Carla’s</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>287</id>
    <latitude>48.108720000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.100800000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>43</id>
    <latitude>54.876610000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-97.055970000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Carnarvon  house</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-11</observationdate>
    <notes>Have small patch of common milkweed. Saw 5 caterpillars this year. Have had multiple monarch sightings recently</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>88</id>
    <latitude>44.086200000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.337750000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Garden</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-10</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>283</id>
    <latitude>42.451460000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.312620000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>284</id>
    <latitude>42.451460000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.312620000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-08</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>316</id>
    <latitude>45.506350000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.844320000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>Lakeside Turn</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-03</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>314</id>
    <latitude>45.509720000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.835280000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-03</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>222</id>
    <latitude>50.653810000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-103.619610000000</longitude>
    <province>Saskatchewan</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Showy milkweed (found in BC, AB, SK, MB)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias speciosa</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-08-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>57</id>
    <latitude>43.425530000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.702690000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-28</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>319</id>
    <latitude>43.525530000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.518270000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Health Valley Trail</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-25</observationdate>
    <notes>Multiple patches along this portion of the trail, Monarch caterpillars observed yearly for the last 4 years</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>196</id>
    <latitude>50.521250000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-87.451170000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Victoria Lake, Tichborne, ON</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-24</observationdate>
    <notes>Along the lakeshore and riverbanks on our property</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>237</id>
    <latitude>43.816140000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.123540000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Forest heights St, Whitby, Ontario</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>280</id>
    <latitude>45.055345000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.342346000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>3189 Trappers Trail</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-23</observationdate>
    <notes>Seen monarch butterflies in the area prior to seeing the chrysalis.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>253</id>
    <latitude>42.166010000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.847900000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>335 Iler Avenue Essex ON</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-20</observationdate>
    <notes>Have hatched 5 monarch butterfly later in season, have had 50 to 100 plants that were eaten by 
caterpillers but insects or birds have eaten them before hatched so we started to gather eggs and caterpillars and put them in a container fed them saw them g</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>52</id>
    <latitude>43.502850000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.506100000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-18</observationdate>
    <notes>Milkweed plants seen along colonial creek in Waterloo (public trail in marshy area). No caterpillars or chrysalis seen when I looked under the leaves.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>134</id>
    <latitude>51.150690000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-86.278710000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-18</observationdate>
    <notes>I have many milkweed plants in my garden..they grow prolifically every year.
This year for the first time I saw One Monarch on one of the plants, on this day. None before or since.
I was excited! however, no sign of eggs or caterpillars later, even thou</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>140</id>
    <latitude>50.258890000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-108.010430000000</longitude>
    <province>Saskatchewan</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Showy milkweed (found in BC, AB, SK, MB)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias speciosa</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-16</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>152</id>
    <latitude>48.860649275707</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.905441284180</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Sunshine Road 8</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>1 Single plant, growing alone</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes>Planted here about 11 years ago along the side of an old logging road</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>146</id>
    <latitude>48.779913757141</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.551894187927</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Hardy Dam - Hancock Creek</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes>dam site</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>147</id>
    <latitude>48.779913757141</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.551894187927</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Hardy Dam - Hancock Creek</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes>dam site</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>148</id>
    <latitude>48.727446114107</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.644162178040</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>West of MTO garage</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes>Planted here about 10 years ago</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>151</id>
    <latitude>48.860649275707</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.905441284180</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Sunshine Road 8</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes>Planted here about 11 years ago along the side of an old logging road</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>165</id>
    <latitude>48.758320000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.616620000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Atikokan Community Garden</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes>Swamp and Common Milkweed were planted here in 2016</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>167</id>
    <latitude>48.824500000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.671340000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>West  Arm, Steep Rock Lake</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes>Swamp and Common Milkweed were planted here in 2016
I counted more than 2 dozen monarch caterpillars here on a single day</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>66</id>
    <latitude>48.467370000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-81.266530000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes>large Patch of milkweed found along old abandoned railway</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>142</id>
    <latitude>48.756425000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.613620000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Tom &amp; Sandra$apos;s place</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>143</id>
    <latitude>48.756425000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.613620000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Tom &amp; Sandra$apos;s place</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>144</id>
    <latitude>48.756425000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.613620000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Tom &amp; Sandra$apos;s place</location>
    <commonname>Butterfly weed (found in ON, QC)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias tuberosa</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>145</id>
    <latitude>48.756425000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.613620000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Tom &amp; Sandra$apos;s place</location>
    <commonname>Other known species</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes>Blood flower, Asclepius curassavica, grown from seed and planted</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>149</id>
    <latitude>48.731852441836</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.649752694589</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Milkweed Pond</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes>Planted here about 11 years ago along the side of an old logging road</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>150</id>
    <latitude>48.860649275707</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.905441284180</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>Sunshine Road 8</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes>Planted here about 11 years ago along the side of an old logging road</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>166</id>
    <latitude>48.758320000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-91.616620000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Atikokan Community Garden</location>
    <commonname>Swamp milkweed (found in MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias incarnata</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes>Swamp and Common Milkweed were planted here in 2016
I counted more than 2 dozen monarch caterpillars here on a single day</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>315</id>
    <latitude>45.431720000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-65.888410000000</longitude>
    <province>New Brunswick</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-15</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>71</id>
    <latitude>45.510710000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-77.561740000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-12</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>51</id>
    <latitude>45.767520000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-82.149580000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-11</observationdate>
    <notes>I have been visiting Manitoulin Island for many many years and Milkweeds have always been plentiful and very common, especially on beaches along the Lake Huron shoreline (growing in the dunes).</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>279</id>
    <latitude>45.055345000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-78.342346000000</longitude>
    <province>ON</province>
    <location>3189 Trappers Trail</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-09</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>62</id>
    <latitude>43.411100000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.554170000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>King farm</location>
    <commonname>Showy milkweed (found in BC, AB, SK, MB)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias speciosa</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-05</observationdate>
    <notes>We helped 22 monarchs chrysalid, hatch and release this summer from this area.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>265</id>
    <latitude>45.951030000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.443790000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Warriner Family Farm</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>275</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>158</id>
    <latitude></latitude>
    <longitude></longitude>
    <province></province>
    <location></location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-01</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>249</id>
    <latitude>44.556110000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-80.925580000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>250 9th ave east owen sound ontario</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-07-01</observationdate>
    <notes>we let the milkweed grow in our gardens.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>320</id>
    <latitude>44.032210000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.975340000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>My home</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-06-27</observationdate>
    <notes>Lots of milkweed plants here on the property.
2017 seemed to be a very good year for Monarchs here.
Every year I pick the ripened seed pods and scatter the seeds.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>129</id>
    <latitude>45.771350000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-74.421390000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>Lac Louisa, Wentworth Qc</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>2-10 Small patch of plants, up to 10</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-06-01</observationdate>
    <notes>As elsewhere in S. Quebec,  lots of Vanessa genus butterflies in Sept. - too late for milkweed of course.  I saw one monarch this year but not on my milkweed patch.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>225</id>
    <latitude>44.467420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.788050000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-06-01</observationdate>
    <notes>We had 4 caterpillars and they all  moved to different sites . This was on my watering can. One on the back of a chair and two  under an overhang. They all hatched. First 3 in  September  And 4th in October.out of all our plants they only used 3.</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>226</id>
    <latitude>44.467420000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.788050000000</longitude>
    <province>Ontario</province>
    <location>Home</location>
    <commonname>Common milkweed (found in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PE, NF)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias syriaca</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2017-06-01</observationdate>
    <notes>Correction of time frame from previous notification .We had 4 caterpillars and they all  moved to different sites . This was on my watering can. One on the back of a chair and two  under an overhang. They all hatched. First 3 in  August  And 4th in Septem</notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>286</id>
    <latitude>47.419170000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-79.554750000000</longitude>
    <province>Quebec</province>
    <location>na</location>
    <commonname>Milkweed (species not known)</commonname>
    <scientificname></scientificname>
    <observed>&amp;gt;50 large area of milkweed plants</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2016-09-10</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
  <observation>
    <id>313</id>
    <latitude>49.470640000000</latitude>
    <longitude>-119.595330000000</longitude>
    <province>British Columbia</province>
    <location>Canal, Penticton, BC</location>
    <commonname>Showy milkweed (found in BC, AB, SK, MB)</commonname>
    <scientificname>Asclepias speciosa</scientificname>
    <observed>11-50 Extensive patch</observed>
    <evidence_of_monarchs></evidence_of_monarchs>
    <observationdate>2010-05-17</observationdate>
    <notes></notes>
  </observation>
</milkweedwatchdata>
