Monarch Joint Venture Blog
More Than Monarchs: Grassland Conservation
Monarchs are a gateway species for grassland conservation. By working together to save the monarch through the protection and restoration of grasslands we will save many other species, like songbirds, deer, and foxes. Read More
FAQ: 2020 Western Monarch Overwintering Numbers
How do this year's numbers compare? Did the pandemic affect the results? What's wrong with tropical milkweed? What about raising monarchs? Why am I seeing more monarchs in my yard if the pop. is down? What can I do? We've answered these questions and more! Read More
Only 1,914 western monarchs observed at overwintering sites during the 2020 Thanksgiving Count
The western monarch population is down 99.9% from historical estimates of overwintering populations in the 1980s. Read More
PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is the Newest Member of the MJV Partnership
The mission of the PA DCNR is to conserve and sustain Pennsylvania’s natural resources for present and future generations’ use and enjoyment. Read More
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More Than Monarchs: The Arts
Searching online the words “monarch butterfly art” provides more than 600,000 sites to explore. Add in other arts such as fashion, music, and jewelry, and there are more than a million websites. Why all the flutter? Read More