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Hope and Gratitude at Pacific Grove: Notes From a Western Monarch Count
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- Community Science
- Conservation Stories
- Population Trends
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
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The California Working Lands Free Seed Program: Reflections on a Season of Growth
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- Conservation Stories
As the Free Seed Program grows, we’re reflecting on the relationships that underlie its success. Free Seed Program recipients represent a dizzying array of working lands, from large farms and vineyards to small urban farms, avocado and cut-flower farms, da Read More
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2021 Summer Review: Pieces of the Conservation Puzzle
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- Conservation Stories
Learn about what MJV was up to this summer! Read More
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Roadside Habitat for Monarchs
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- Conservation Stories
- Recent Research
Many researchers believe that roadsides are one of the essential habitat sectors for monarch recovery. Read More
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Photo Blog: Butterflies and Milkweed
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- Conservation Stories
- More than Monarchs
16 butterfly species photographed nectaring on milkweed in a single day! Photography by Mike Reese Read More