Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Monarchs arrive at overwintering sites while late-season sightings continue in the north
Monarchs have reached their overwintering sites right on schedule, even as a few late-season butterflies continue to appear across the northern U.S. Dr. Karen Oberhauser shares the latest migration observations, new tracking technology, and ways to support monarch conservation. Read More
Heartland Restoration Services Joins the MJV Partner Network
The Monarch Joint Venture is pleased to announce that Heartland Restoration Services, Inc. has joined the partnership. Heartland Restoration Services, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, works to provide native landscape restoration throughout its service area. Read More
Revolutionary tracking study follows monarch butterflies to Mexico using groundbreaking technology and continent-wide collaboration
Over 400 ultra-light transmitters deployed by over 20 partner organizations deliver unprecedented, individual-level view of monarch migration using dedicated receivers and crowd-sourced location networks Read More
From Madison to Mexico: How monarch butterflies teach students global citizenship
Through the Symbolic Migration Project, students across North America are connected by the migration of the monarch butterfly. Here's the story of The Country School in Madison, Connecticut. Read More
Using the Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program to assess habitat restoration
The Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program (IMMP) plays a vital role in understanding monarchs and efforts to conserve them across North America. The IMMP collects information on monarch presence, habitat use, and the habitat characteristics of a site. It can be used on specific random sites to build a representative picture of monarch habitat, or at self-selected sites for monitoring a site of interest. Read More