Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Mississippi River Partnership Signed to Recognize the Importance of Pollinators
On Friday, April 19th, more than a dozen prominent environmental organizations gathered at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization in Northeast Minneapolis to sign the Mississippi River Operation Pollination Partnership, a major collaboration between multiple organizations that have a stake in protecting the Mississippi River’s natural environment. Read More
Mississinewa Habitat Project Update
Exciting progress is underway at Mississinewa Lake as efforts have commenced to establish 60 acres of vital pollinator habitat. Read More
Hallberg Butterfly Gardens Joins the MJV Network
We are delighted that Hallberg Butterfly Gardens is joining the MJV network! Based in Sebastopol, California, Hallberg Butterfly Gardens is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and demonstration garden that focuses on Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) and other pollinators (bees, beetles, wasps, and flies). They see insect relationships with resilient plant communities as a gateway to understanding holistic habitat restoration. They are Sonoma County’s oldest butterfly garden. Read More
Hartman Lavender Garden Joins the MJV Network
We are excited to share that Hartman Lavender Garden has joined the partner network! Hartman Lavender Garden formulates clean skincare focusing on high-quality botanicals and chemical-free ingredients that come from the founder’s garden and local honey hives. They love creating quality skincare that is derived from plants and backed by science. As a small business based in southwest Ohio, their non-toxic line of products can be found in local shops and gourmet grocery stores. Read More
2024 Monarchs and More Network Meeting
On the outskirts of Austin, Texas, nestled amidst the vibrant blooms of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, a diverse coalition of experts, advocates, and stakeholders convened for the annual Monarchs and More Network Meeting from March 5th to 7th. This premier gathering, hosted by The Monarch Joint Venture, Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group, and Farmers for Monarchs, stood as a testament to collective dedication towards the conservation of monarch butterflies and other vital pollinators. Read More