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
Monarchs arrive at overwintering sites while late-season sightings continue in the north
Monarchs have reached their overwintering sites right on schedule, even as a few late-season butterflies continue to appear across the northern U.S. Dr. Karen Oberhauser shares the latest migration observations, new tracking technology, and ways to support monarch conservation. Read More
Heartland Restoration Services Joins the MJV Partner Network
The Monarch Joint Venture is pleased to announce that Heartland Restoration Services, Inc. has joined the partnership. Heartland Restoration Services, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, works to provide native landscape restoration throughout its service area. Read More
Revolutionary tracking study follows monarch butterflies to Mexico using groundbreaking technology and continent-wide collaboration
Over 400 ultra-light transmitters deployed by over 20 partner organizations deliver unprecedented, individual-level view of monarch migration using dedicated receivers and crowd-sourced location networks Read More
From Madison to Mexico: How monarch butterflies teach students global citizenship
Through the Symbolic Migration Project, students across North America are connected by the migration of the monarch butterfly. Here's the story of The Country School in Madison, Connecticut. Read More