Monarch Joint Venture Blog
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
Monarchs still on the move as calendar turns to November
As we turn the calendar, monarch roosts are being reported in Texas and Mexico, with the leading edge of migration near Saltillo in the State of Coahuila. The first monarchs should be arriving to areas near overwintering sites soon. Read More
Meet Our Newest Partner: Harambee Elementary School
We’re thrilled to announce that Harambee Elementary School, located in Maplewood, Minnesota, has officially joined the Monarch Joint Venture partnership, taking another step in the school’s commitment to environmental education, protection, and collaboration. Read More