Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Spring into Monarch Conservation
As spring weather brings new life to our backyard gardens and other habitats, and continues driving monarchs northward on their migration, here are some ways you can continue and expand your conservation efforts this season! Read More
Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund 2016 Request for Proposals
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has announced approximately $3.9 million in funding for monarch conservation projects through the Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund in 2016. Read More
“Mowing: Best Practices for Monarchs” – New MJV Handout
MJV’s new handout titled “Mowing: Best Practices for Monarchs”, provides regional timeframes during which management activities such as mowing may be less detrimental to local monarch populations. Read More
Counting Western Monarchs
Candy Sarikonda, Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist, writes about her experience monitoring western monarchs at the Pacific Grove Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary. Find out what it's like to count monarchs and learn how you can get involved today! Read More
Happy Holidays from the Monarch Joint Venture!
For people, the holidays are a season of gathering, reflection and giving thanks. For monarchs, winter is also a time of gathering and waiting for the next journey that awaits them. Read More