Monarch Joint Venture Blog
August Butterfly Days event brings community to MJV's Belle Plaine campus
In August, we had a great time welcoming the public to the Monarch Joint Venture's Prairie Oaks campus for Butterfly Days! Read More
Covia Foundation and Monarch Joint Venture expand partnership in 2025
The Monarch Joint Venture is excited to continue our partnership with the Covia Foundation to grow pollinator habitat and engage employees in conservation across the central United States. Read More
Breeding monarch numbers, conditions along migratory path bode well for fall migration
Fall migration has begun, with the first roost reports coming in from places like North Dakota, Minnesota, Ontario, and Michigan. Strong numbers reported by community scientists and favorable conditions for traveling monarchs are welcome news for monarchs as they begin their travels south. Read More
NIPSCO Selects Monarch Joint Venture for Partnership to Continue Pollinator Habitat Conservation Across Northern Indiana
The Monarch Joint Venture is thrilled to announce the recent award of a $25,000 Environmental Action Grant from NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation to support pollinator conservation efforts in Northern Indiana. Read More
Three Ways to Support Monarchs and Pollinators This Fall—No Matter Your Garden Size or Experience Level
If you’ve ever searched, “How can I help monarch butterflies?” or “What plants attract pollinators?”, you're already on the right path to supporting biodiversity in your own backyard. This fall, the Monarch Joint Venture is offering three live virtual courses designed to help you take the next step, from identifying insects in your garden to planting native habitat and learning about the monarch life cycle. Read More