Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Brinton Run Preserve: A Haven for Pollinators
Brinton Run Preserve in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has been transformed into a thriving pollinator haven through a partnership between the North American Land Trust, the Monarch Joint Venture, and the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund. Since its acquisition in 2021, 24 acres of the preserve have been converted into vibrant pollinator meadows, showcasing the power of collaboration in conservation. Read More
Notes From the Field, June 2024
Join us as we dive into the recent adventures of field technicians Anna and Maya, who have been on the ground, collecting invaluable data and witnessing the vibrant biodiversity of California. Read More
Where Did All Our Monarchs Go? Witnessing the Magic at Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Reserves
Emily Wrubel shares her experience traveling to the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Angangueo, Mexico, with the Monarch Joint Venture. Read More
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
Reflecting on a Season as a Drone Technician: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Growth, and Building Memories
2023 was the MJV’s first year deploying drone technicians to survey common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). Our talented drone technicians, Josiah Velner and Luis Osorio, excelled through all the beta-testing and unforeseen challenges. In this blog post, Luis and Josiah share a glimpse into their first field season through their experiences as Conservation Corp of Minnesota and Iowa members with the MJV. Read More