We are excited to share the launch of our new course, Gardening for Monarchs and More: From Balconies to Backyards, which is now available on the Monarch NECTAR Hub! This course is designed to guide gardeners at any scale with planning, planting, and maintaining a garden for monarch butterflies.
Why offer a Pollinator Gardening course?
Every bit of habitat matters for conserving monarchs. Whether you have a balcony, small urban lot, or large yard in a suburb or rural area, you can help monarchs by planting milkweed and nectar plants. Through engaging videos and photos taken by MJV staff in their very own backyard gardens, learn how you can garden for monarch butterflies.
What will you learn?
In the Gardening for Monarchs and More course, participants will:
Learn how to create and maintain a backyard habitat that supports monarchs and other pollinators.
Understand the role of native plants in monarch conservation by learning how native plants support monarch butterflies and how to identify native plant species for your region.
Recognize the ecological and personal benefits of gardening and understand the connection between backyard gardening and broader conservation efforts.
Learn how to take action for monarch conservation beyond gardening by participating in community science and advocating for pollinator-friendly practices in their communities.
How to Access the Course
Accessing the Gardening for Monarchs and More Course is easy! Simply visit the Monarch NECTAR Hub and enroll. This course is offered in English.
By enrolling in this course, you’ll join a growing community of individuals dedicated to making a positive impact on the monarch butterfly population.
Start learning today and help protect these magnificent creatures for generations to come!