Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Monarch NECTAR Hub Update: Growing Opportunities for Conservation Education
It’s already been over seven months since we launched the Monarch NECTAR Hub, a network for education on conservation, training, and research. We are proud to host an array of courses that you can take from anywhere, on your own time. Learn more about current course offerings and future courses. 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
The MJV Introduces the Monarch NECTAR Hub
Learn about the MJV's Monarch NECTAR Hub: Network of Education on Conservation, Training, and Research. Now offering public classes online at your own pace. Read More
Empowering Educators: Enhancing Conservation Curriculum Skills
MJV’s education programs are one example of the partnership work that is the backbone of our organization. Together with the U.S. Forest Service International Programs, we were able to partner with the San Diego Zoo, University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, and Lakeland Community College in Mentor, OH, to offer professional development opportunities for educators. The response from our participants makes it clear that these partnerships are a great thing. Read More
MJV Education Program Summer Preview
Before our education team hits the road for in-person educator workshops, we want to share what's going in MJV education this summer. Read More