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
Unveiling the Latest in Monarch Conservation Research: A Recap of MJV’s 2023 Annual Research Review
Since 2020, the Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) has been diligently organizing annual research reviews to ensure that partner organizations, networks, and enthusiasts remain informed about the most recent findings in monarch conservation. These reviews serve as a platform for summarizing and discussing peer-reviewed research, commentaries, and technical reports related to monarch conservation efforts. Read More
2024 Monarchs and More Network Meeting
On the outskirts of Austin, Texas, nestled amidst the vibrant blooms of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, a diverse coalition of experts, advocates, and stakeholders convened for the annual Monarchs and More Network Meeting from March 5th to 7th. This premier gathering, hosted by The Monarch Joint Venture, Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group, and Farmers for Monarchs, stood as a testament to collective dedication towards the conservation of monarch butterflies and other vital pollinators. Read More
Conservation Blueprint Joins the MJV Network
We are excited to share that Conservation Blueprint has joined the partner network! Conservation Blueprint provides vegetation design & management services, access to seed mixes, and other services to those wanting to plan, create, and maintain helpful wildlife and pollinator habitats. They specialize in creating effective vegetation management plans for utility-scale solar energy projects across the country, with some of the largest solar developers in the world, focusing on layering in pollinator health and habitat benefits into the projects. They also specialize in the collection of local ecotype wildflower seeds, making these hard-to-find and critical plant species more accessible. Conservation Blueprint designs custom seed mixes available for purchase and can assist with project design or habitat consultations. 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