The Monarch Joint Venture works with farmers, ranchers, land stewards, community groups, Tribes, and conservation partners to restore high-quality native pollinator habitat across California.
Monarchs & More Western Habitat Program (M&MWHP) – Providing native seed mixes, milkweed plugs where appropriate, and technical assistance to enhance native pollinator habitat on land throughout California. M&MWHP participants are encouraged to monitor their restored or enhanced habitats using the Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program (IMMP), shedding light on habitat availability on private working and non-working lands across California.
Pollinator-Friendly Land Stewardship – Supporting sustainable agriculture, ranching, and other forms of land stewardship that benefit monarchs and other native pollinators by meeting land stewards where they are, honoring each individual’s context, knowledge, and lifeways.
Urban & Community Gardens – Encouraging habitat creation in yards, hell strips, schools, and community spaces that support monarchs and more including people who are seeking food sovereignty opportunities. Ensuring these habitats are maintained and sustained by Community-Led Garden Coalitions.
California and Western U.S. Resources
Native Plant & Seed Suppliers- Find regionally appropriate plants for your area.
Pollinator Conservation Guides
Best practices for creating and maintaining western habitat from us and our partner organizations: