Illinois Monarch Project

Join us for our final webinar in the "Save a Species, Save our Future” webinar series on April 24! #PledgePlantPost #ILMonarchProject #MonarchButterfly #SavetheMonarch Presented by “Partnerships for Pollinators,” a collaboration with the Illinois Monarch Project, Sag Moraine Native Plant Community, and the Brookfield Zoo Chicago

The International Monarch Monitoring Blitz starts tomorrow! If you are in the United States, you can participate by reporting your observations to Journey North, Monarch Larva Monitoring Project, Western Monarch Milkweed Mapper, and iNaturalist. Learn more about each below. ?? Journey North?? is a community science program focused on migratory organisms, including monarchs. Their network of community scientists and monarch reports aids in our understanding of the monarch migration and informs many conservation initiatives. Learn more at journeynorth.org/monarchs ?? The Monarch Larva Monitoring Project?? is a citizen science effort to track monarch eggs and larvae across North America during the breeding season. Volunteers have been reporting data on monarch and milkweed density since 1997. Learn more at mlmp.org ?? The Western Monarch Milkweed Mapper?? is part of a collaborative effort to track monarchs and milkweeds across the western U.S. Community science data will improve our understanding of the distribution and phenology of monarchs and milkweeds, identify important breeding areas, and help us better understand conservation needs in the West. Learn more at monarchmilkweedmapper.org ?? iNaturalist?? helps you identify the plants and animals around you while generating data for science and conservation. Get connected with a community of millions of scientists and naturalists who can help you learn more about nature! Moreover, by recording and sharing your observations, you’ll create research-quality data for scientists working to better understand and protect nature. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gKMr2SiZ #MonarchBlitz #CommunityScience #CitizenScience

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is honored to host the 2024 Partnerships for Pollinators - Monarch Conference and Celebration. On Wednesday, June 19 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., join us at the Nature Stage and Hamill Family Nature Plaza for a day of education and activities centered around these fascinating, critically important creatures! Thank you to our program partners: DarkSky Chicago Forest Preserves of Cook County Sag Moraine Native Plant Community Chicago Bird Collision Monitor Illinois Monarch Project Cook County Farm Bureau

Sag Moraine x Illinois Monarch Project “Partnerships for Pollinators” Update! You’re Invited!! Join us at Brookfield Zoo Chicago on Wednesday, June 19th for our Monarch Conference and Celebration featuring special guest speakers, engaging pollinator talks, informative native plant sessions, fun-filled activities, giveaways, and much more! The conference starts at 10AM so mark your calendars and don't miss this amazing day! ?? ?? ?? Monarch Conference & Celebration Brookfield Zoo Chicago Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 10AM - 3PM More info to come, so stay tuned, and make sure you're collecting our Pollinator Patrol Trading Cards as we countdown to this amazing event! Presented by “Partnerships for Pollinators,” a collaboration with the Illinois Monarch Project, Sag Moraine Native Plant Community, and Brookfield Zoo Chicago #TogetherWeThrive ----------- [Image description: Background image is a photo of a blue native plant. In the top middle portion of the image is the Sag Moraine Native Plant Community x Illinois Monarch Project “Partnerships for Pollinators” logo. Next to the logo is a graphic of a monarch butterfly. Across the middle is a large text box that says, “Monarch Conference & Celebration | June 19, 2024 | Brookfield Zoo Chicago.” Underneath that is a text box that says, “A collaboration with,” followed by the logos for Sag Moraine Native Plant Community, Brookfield Zoo Chicago, and the Illinois Monarch Project.”] #NativePlants #PlantMilkweed #Pollinators #PledgePlantPost #ILMonarchProject #MonarchButterfly #SaveTheMonarch #MonarchConference

Sag Moraine x Illinois Monarch Project “Partnerships for Pollinators” Update! You’re Invited!! Join us at Brookfield Zoo Chicago on Wednesday, June 19th for our Monarch Conference and Celebration featuring special guest speakers, engaging pollinator talks, informative native plant sessions, fun-filled activities, giveaways, and much more! The conference starts at 10AM so mark your calendars and don't miss this amazing day! ?? ?? ?? Monarch Conference & Celebration Brookfield Zoo Chicago Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 10AM - 3PM More info to come, so stay tuned, and make sure you're collecting our Pollinator Patrol Trading Cards as we countdown to this amazing event! Presented by “Partnerships for Pollinators,” a collaboration with the Illinois Monarch Project, Sag Moraine Native Plant Community, and Brookfield Zoo Chicago #TogetherWeThrive ----------- [Image description: Background image is a photo of a blue native plant. In the top middle portion of the image is the Sag Moraine Native Plant Community x Illinois Monarch Project “Partnerships for Pollinators” logo. Next to the logo is a graphic of a monarch butterfly. Across the middle is a large text box that says, “Monarch Conference & Celebration | June 19, 2024 | Brookfield Zoo Chicago.” Underneath that is a text box that says, “A collaboration with,” followed by the logos for Sag Moraine Native Plant Community, Brookfield Zoo Chicago, and the Illinois Monarch Project.”] #NativePlants #PlantMilkweed #Pollinators #PledgePlantPost #ILMonarchProject #MonarchButterfly #SaveTheMonarch #MonarchConference

It's not too late to reach out to your local leaders and encourage them to sign the Mayor's Monarch Pledge! Deadline has been extended through April 30th. See post for more details from the National Wildlife Federation . #PledgePlantPost #ILMonarchProject #MonarchButterfly #SavetheMonarch

Join us for an insightful discussion on the importance of monarch butterflies and discover actionable steps we can take to support their conservation. Mark your calendars for March 27! View event for more details Presented by “Partnerships for Pollinators,” an exciting new collaboration with the Illinois Monarch Project, Sag Moraine Native Plant Community, and the Brookfield Zoo Chicago

?? It's #NationalLearnAboutButterfliesDay ?? It only takes 15 seconds to make a difference for monarch butterflies. ??? ?? Local leaders are key to expanding their habitats, urge your mayor or head of local/Tribal government to take the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge today ??: https://ow.ly/wp3L50QJlMH #MayorsMonarchPledge #MayorsForMonarchs #SaveOurButterflies #monarchs

Join us for an insightful discussion on the importance of monarch butterflies and discover actionable steps we can take to support their conservation. Mark your calendars for March 27! View event for more details Presented by “Partnerships for Pollinators,” an exciting new collaboration with the Illinois Monarch Project, Sag Moraine Native Plant Community, and the Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Well done University of Illinois Chicago!!