One of the most direct ways humans are interacting with monarchs is by rearing them in captivity , which has become increasingly popular , although there are risks to this activity , and this has become a controversial topic . On one hand there are many positive aspects of captive rearing . Monarchs are bred in schools and used for butterfly releases at hospices , memorial events and weddings . Memorial services for the September 11 attacks include the release of captive-bred monarchs . Monarchs are used in schools and nature centers for educational purposes . Many homeowners raise monarchs in captivity as a hobby and for educational purposes
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Monarch butterfly