Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Dr. Karen Oberhauser highlights conservation projects from recent trip to Mexico
Conservation and education work around the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve requires significant effort from a number of organizations. In her latest report for the Monarch Joint Venture, Dr. Karen Oberhauser highlights some of the efforts she visited during a February trip to Mexico. Read More
Growing Habitat and Community at Prairie Oaks
Since becoming stewards of Prairie Oaks in 2024, the Monarch Joint Venture has worked to restore habitat, strengthen community connections, and build on the property’s long legacy of care. From revitalizing bur oak savanna and establishing diverse native plantings to rebuilding the greenhouse and expanding community programs, each step forward reflects the dedication of partners, donors, volunteers, and staff. Together, we are growing habitat for monarchs and other pollinators while cultivating a space for learning, stewardship, and connection. Read More
Walking with the Monarchs: A Journey into Central Mexico
Guest author, Melanie Michaelchuk, shares her experience visiting overwintering monarchs in Mexico. Read More
Habitat projects in the West: Highlighting some of our 2025 partnerships
Work continues to restore pollinator habitat across the western landscape. We're working with partners to ensure that insects, animals, and humans continue to benefit from a thriving, interconnected environment. Here are some of our 2025 partnerships from California. Read More
MJV Welcomes The Pizzo Group to the Partner Network
The Monarch Joint Venture is excited to welcome the Pizzo Group, an ecological restoration group based in Leland, Illinois, to the MJV partnership. The Pizzo Group, with the monarch butterfly as its logo, recognizes the importance of preserving habitat for monarchs and other pollinators. The organization was founded in 1988 based on a passion for the preservation and restoration of natural ecosystems. Read More