Monarch Joint Venture Blog
North American Monarch Institute inspires teachers, community leaders
The next North American Monarch Institute begins Feb. 2. Educators will leave the institute with tools and knowledge to help lead their students, colleagues, and/or community in the science and conservation of monarchs and other beneficial insects. Read More
More than monarchs: novel ways to monitor the wildlife benefits of CRP habitat
The Conservation Reserve Program provides private landowners with financial assistance to convert highly erodible or environmentally sensitive cropland to vegetative cover. Providing financial incentives for private landowners to create and maintain wildlife habitat can be a key piece of the puzzle to achieving these large-scale conservation goals, not only for monarchs but for all wildlife. Read More
Hold off on Spring Garden Cleanup! Pollinators Need that Debris
One of the best things you can do to protect pollinators this time of year is…nothing! Read More
More than Monarchs: North American Bats
Efforts to conserve monarch butterflies can also benefit bat populations. Bats and insect pollinators provide billions of dollars in ecosystem services. Read More
More than Monarchs: Bumble Bees Role in Milkweed Pollination
The insect most commonly associated with milkweed is the monarch butterfly, but many other insects, such as bumble bees, contribute to the well-being of milkweed populations. Read More