Monarch Conservation Webinar Series

Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to protect monarchs. All webinars are one hour long and occur at 1:00 PM Central Time (2:00 PM ET l 12:00 PM MT l 11:00 AM PT)

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MJV’s 2023 Annual Research Review

Since 2020, the Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) has been diligently organizing annual research reviews to ensure that partner organizations, networks, and enthusiasts remain informed about the most recent findings in monarch conservation. These reviews serve as a platform for summarizing and discussing peer-reviewed research, commentaries, and technical reports related to monarch conservation efforts.

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Eastern Monarch Butterfly Population Falls to Less than One Hectare in the 2023-2024 Overwintering Season

Monarch butterflies occupied 0.9 hectares, 1.31 less than the 2.21 hectares in the 2022-2023 overwintering season. This is the first time since the 2013-2014 overwintering season that the eastern monarch population has occupied less than one hectare.

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Western Monarch Count Declines

Over 400 volunteers surveyed 256 overwintering sites this winter, tallying a total of 233,394 monarch butterflies across the western overwintering sites.

IUCN Changes Migratory Monarch Status from Endangered to Vulnerable

The IUCN has changed the status of the migratory monarch. Learn about the reasons for this decision and the current status of the migratory monarch.

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The MJV is thrilled to announce that Bamberger Ranch Preserve has joined the partner network!

Bamberger Ranch Preserve, a 5,500-acre ranch in Blanco County which has been in a continuous process of restoration since 1969, is dedicated to promoting ethical land stewardship and providing educational opportunities.

Bamberger Ranch Preserve Joins the MJV Network

The MJV is thrilled to welcome Friends of the Tonto National Forest to the partner network!

Friends of the Tonto National Forest (FOTNF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Tonto National Forest (TNF) in its mission of natural and cultural resource management. Since 2016, FOTNF has led a variety of projects at TNF, including invasive plant management, monitoring initiatives, trail maintenance, and the preservation of interpretive historical sites.

Friends of the Tonto National Forest Joins the MJV Partner Network

In the face of DECLINES in monarch numbers and habitat availability

MJV partners are pooling their efforts to protect monarch and pollinator habitat across North America.

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Habitat Conservation

The Monarch Joint Venture Habitat Program is dedicated to building, establishing, restoring, and enhancing monarch habitat throughout the country.

Education & Outreach

Monarch Joint Venture's education program began in 2019 and plays a large role in helping MJV achieve its mission to protect and conserve the monarch butterfly and its migration.

Research & Monitoring

Through scientific research and monitoring, we can better understand North American monarch population trends and the many factors influencing their decline.

Online Learning

At the Monarch NECTAR Hub, a network for education on conservation, training, and research, you can take online courses at your own pace.

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