Monarch Joint Venture Blog
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
More than Monarchs: Growing Native Plants on Farms
The National Audubon Society believes that working lands can work for birds and people. Read More