SAN ANTONIO – Monarch butterflies are beautiful and in some cultures are symbols of hope. In Mexico, monarchs represent the Souls of the Dead returning to Earth for their annual visit. Right now you can see the butterflies migrating through San Antonio and South Texas. Marlowe said by planting native plants, especially flowering native plants, can provide nectar and food for butterflies and other pollinators. To celebrate our butterflies and pollinators every year the Texas Butterfly Ranch hosts the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival.