Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Mississinewa Habitat Project Update
Exciting progress is underway at Mississinewa Lake as efforts have commenced to establish 60 acres of vital pollinator habitat. Read More
Hallberg Butterfly Gardens Joins the MJV Network
We are delighted that Hallberg Butterfly Gardens is joining the MJV network! Based in Sebastopol, California, Hallberg Butterfly Gardens is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and demonstration garden that focuses on Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) and other pollinators (bees, beetles, wasps, and flies). They see insect relationships with resilient plant communities as a gateway to understanding holistic habitat restoration. They are Sonoma County’s oldest butterfly garden. Read More
Hartman Lavender Garden Joins the MJV Network
We are excited to share that Hartman Lavender Garden has joined the partner network! Hartman Lavender Garden formulates clean skincare focusing on high-quality botanicals and chemical-free ingredients that come from the founder’s garden and local honey hives. They love creating quality skincare that is derived from plants and backed by science. As a small business based in southwest Ohio, their non-toxic line of products can be found in local shops and gourmet grocery stores. Read More
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