Monarch Joint Venture Blog
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Milkweed Seed Harvesting and Prairie Restoration
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- Conservation Stories
Monarch Joint Venture partners are working collaboratively to build the availability of native milkweed seeds in the U.S. for monarch and other pollinator restoration projects. Read More
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Monarchs as a Flagship
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- Conservation Stories
When asked the day old question, "Why monarchs?" we never hesitate to share the many reasons to focus on monarch butterflies as a flagship species for conservation. Read More
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Monarchs in the Media!
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- Conservation Stories
A record low monarch population during winter 2012-13 called for a record high effort in raising awareness during the 2013 monarch migratory and breeding seasons. Monarch experts, enthusiasts, and citizen scientists stepped up to the challenge. Read More
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Wild for Monarchs Campaign
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- Conservation Stories
In partnership with the Monarch Joint Venture, Wild Ones has launched a national campaign to endorse the use of native milkeed and nectar plants to support monarchs. Wild Ones chapters nationally are reaching out to educate others about native gardening. Read More