Partnering to conserve the monarch butterfly migration
Long before the Monarch Joint Venture began its work at Prairie Oaks, this land in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, was cared for by the Dakota people, who have long served as stewards and conservationists of the region. In this blog post written by Emily Hodson as part of her capstone project, explore the rich human history of the property — from its Indigenous roots through generations of ecologically minded caretakers to its present role in monarch conservation. Read More
