Monarch Joint Venture Blog
A New Era: Prairie Oaks Institute Passes the Torch to Monarch Joint Venture
Change is the heartbeat of progress, and today, we at the Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) stand at the threshold of a remarkable transformation. With gratitude and anticipation, we are excited to announce the acquisition of a beautiful and cherished farm and nature campus in Belle Plaine, Minnesota. This 20-acre property was gifted to us by the Prairie Oaks Institute at Robert Creek and has a long line of conservation stewards and caretakers. We are honored to continue this legacy of land stewardship and embrace this location as an embodiment of our conservation mission. Read More
Western Monarch Count Declines
Over 400 volunteers surveyed 256 overwintering sites this winter, tallying a total of 233,394 monarch butterflies across the western overwintering sites. Read More
IUCN Changes Migratory Monarch Status from Endangered to Vulnerable
The IUCN has changed the status of the migratory monarch. Learn about the reasons for this decision and the current status of the migratory monarch. Read More
The MJV Introduces the Monarch NECTAR Hub
Learn about the MJV's Monarch NECTAR Hub: Network of Education on Conservation, Training, and Research. Now offering public classes online at your own pace. Read More
Notes from the Field: First Week on Team Monarch by Clarissa Ortega
Field Technician Intern Clarissa Ortega shares notes from her first weeks working with the Monarch Joint Venture and Environment for the Americas. Read More