Monarch Joint Venture Blog
What is AZA SAFE? A Look Inside Zoo and Aquarium Conservation for Monarchs
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) flagship conservation program, Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE), aims at doing just that by connecting accredited zoos, aquariums, and external partners to leverage their reach and solidify efforts in the name of protecting imperiled species. Read More
Western Monarch Mystery Challenge Documents Spring Migration
Now in its third year, the Western Monarch Mystery Challenge is an easy way to help protect monarchs in the West Read More
The Second Annual MJV Monarch Research Review is Here
The MJV Monarch Research Review is a compilation of key takeaways from the year in monarch-related scientific literature; a free resource available to anyone. Read More
2021 Thanksgiving Count Shows Almost 250,000 Overwintering Western Monarchs: Let’s Celebrate, and then Get to Work
With the 2021 Thanksgiving Count showing almost 250,000 overwintering western monarchs, conservationists are relieved, and also scratching their heads. Read More
Hope and Gratitude at Pacific Grove: Notes From a Western Monarch Count
On December 28th, 2021, Candy Sarikonda counted overwintering monarchs at the Pacific Grove Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary on California's Central Coast. Here are her notes from the field. Read More