The Monarch Joint Venture Habitat Program is dedicated to building, establishing, restoring, and enhancing monarch habitat throughout the country. The decline in the monarch butterfly population has been primarily attributed to the loss of breeding habitat, and the core purpose of the habitat program is to increase and improve the availability of that habitat for monarchs throughout their migratory range.
We work on a variety of habitat scales to achieve this goal. From backyard gardens to multi-acre sites, we make every one of our projects count. Click the links below to learn more about our approach to creating monarch habitat.
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Technical Assistance for Farmers and Landowners
Get connected to the people and resources that can help you plant and maintain great pollinator habitat!
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Monarchs and More Western Habitat Program
This program offers FREE technical assistance, milkweed plugs, and regionally specialized seed mixes for pollinator plantings on land in California and Southern Oregon.
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Farmers for Monarchs
Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners play an integral role in monarch conservation.
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Ready to Plant
Do you have a planting project in mind? Check out planting guides and more here.
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Milkweed and Wildflower Vendor Map
Use this map to find local suppliers of native, neonicotinoid-free plants and/or seeds.
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Finding and Selecting Milkweed Seeds and Plants
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Planting and Growing Milkweed