Monarch Joint Venture

The Monarch Joint Venture is pleased to announce an exciting pollinator habitat project at Deer Creek Fish & Wildlife Area in Indiana. Scheduled for seeding during the dormant season of 2025–2026, this initiative promises to make a significant positive contribution to the environment. In collaboration with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and with the generous support of a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, this initiative aims to create 25 acres of prairie pollinator habitat to benefit bees, butterflies, and birds—species vital to sustaining agriculture and conserving biodiversity. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eq_em3Yj #Pollinators #ConservationPartnership #PartneringForWildlife #MonarchButterfly #BumbleBees #Wildflowers #Indiana #PublicLands

Only 1 week left to register for the Live Mini Monarch Essentials course! Are you passionate about monarch butterflies? Do you want to learn how to protect this incredible species? This course is designed to give you the knowledge you need to make a real impact. You'll gain insight into monarch migration, threats to their survival, and actionable conservation steps. Plus, with live discussions, you'll be able to ask questions and learn from experts directly! If you’re an educator, naturalist, or simply an enthusiast, this course will provide valuable tools to help you contribute to monarch conservation efforts. ?? Dates: April 1, 8, & 15 ? Time: 6:00-7:30 pm CT ?? Virtual Event | $75 ($60 for students, teachers, & seniors) ?? Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gAhM7823 #MonarchConservation #PollinatorConservation #NatureEducation #NatureSchool #monarchNECTARhub #EnvironmentalEducation #PlantNative #PlantMilkweed

Join us TOMORROW, March 25, for this month’s webinar, Grasslands Ecology 101: Disturbance Ecology, presented by Brittany Smith, Habitat Manager, Monarch Joint Venture and Logan Shoup, MN Regional Biologist, Ducks Unlimited. ? Register for FREE at https://lnkd.in/gVEThKx3 ? All webinars in this series will take place at ?? 1:00 PM CT? ? #MonarchWebinars #MonarchConservation #PollinatorConservation #NatureEducation #WildlifeWebinars #ConservationTalks #EnvironmentalEducation #PlantNative #PlantDiverse #PlantMilkweed?

Happy National Flower Day! Flowers do more than brighten our gardens—they’re vital for pollinators like monarch butterflies and bees! By planting a diverse mix of native flowers with different shapes, sizes, and bloom times, you can attract and support a wide variety of pollinators throughout the season. Looking for native plant resources? Explore our guides here: https://lnkd.in/gZWjdKkj What’s your favorite native flower? Drop it in the comments! ?? Pictured in Order: 1.) swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) 2.) New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) 3.) butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) 4.) cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) 5.) wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) 6.) rattlesnake master (Eryngium yuccifolium) #NationalFlowerDay #MonarchButterfly #PollinatorGarden #NativePlants

Wings, wonder, and a little night magic. Join us at Prairie Oaks in Belle Plaine, MN for our first Moth Ball! Explore the night flying relatives of monarchs and other butterflies during an evening of mothing. We will explore the difference between moths and butterflies, use different ways to attract and collect moths, learn how to ID different groups of moths, and learn the important roles moths play in our ecosystem. ? ? -Date: Friday, April 18, 2025 ? -Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm ? -In-person Event | $5-$10 per person with special pricing for families? -Learn more and register here https://lnkd.in/g-H5GVdU ? #PollinatorConservation #NatureEducation #NatureSchool #EnvironmentalEducation ?

Happy First Day of Spring! Spring has arrived, bringing new life, fresh blooms, and the promise of monarchs on the move! As we welcome the season, remember that garden clean-up should wait until overnight temperatures are reliably 50°F or above to protect overwintering pollinators and beneficial insects. Trust us, our staff are just as eager to get their hands in the dirt—we’re practically counting down the days! In the meantime, you can start planning your pollinator-friendly garden! Plant native milkweed and nectar flowers, reduce pesticide use when possible, and create a welcoming habitat for monarchs and other wildlife. Explore plantmilkweed.org for resources. How are you celebrating the first day of spring? Share your favorite pollinator moments, garden photos, or pollinator photos below! #FirstDayOfSpring #MonarchButterfly #PollinatorGarden #SaveTheMonarch #PlantMilkweed #PlantDiverse #PlantNative

Join us on March 25 for Grasslands Ecology 101: Disturbance Ecology, presented by Brittany Smith, Habitat Manager, Monarch Joint Venture and Logan Shoup, MN Regional Biologist, Ducks Unlimited. Explore how disturbance ecology plays a vital role in maintaining grassland health for monarchs and other pollinators. Register for FREE at https://lnkd.in/gVEThKx3 All webinars in this series will take place at ?? 1:00 PM CT #MonarchWebinars #MonarchConservation #PollinatorConservation #NatureEducation #WildlifeWebinars #ConservationTalks #EnvironmentalEducation #PlantNative #PlantDiverse #PlantMilkweed

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reopening the public comment period for a proposed rule to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The proposed rule includes species-specific protections and flexibilities to encourage butterfly conservation under section 4(d) of the ESA. The comment period will be reopened for 60 days, until May 19, 2025, to give all interested parties an additional opportunity to comment on the proposed rule published on December 12, 2024. Comments previously submitted do not need to be resubmitted as they are already incorporated into the public record and will be fully considered in the final listing determination. Everyone can play a role in saving the monarch butterfly. Because of the species’ general habitat use and wide distribution, all sectors of society can participate in a broad range of conservation efforts throughout the butterfly’s range. You can learn more about the monarch butterfly, the monarch listing proposal, and how to help conserve monarch butterflies at fws.gov/monarch. #ESA #Conservation #MonarchESA #MonarchButterfly #SaveTheMonarchs #PollinatorConservation #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #plantmilkweed

As we look toward spring and the arrival of cherished seasonal events such as migration and spring blooms, we are pleased to announce that Journey North will move from the UW–Madison Arboretum to the Monarch Joint Venture. This transition marks an exciting new chapter for Journey North as it finds its new home with the Monarch Joint Venture. It presents a valuable opportunity to ensure the program’s long-term sustainability and growth. Under the Monarch Joint Venture’s stewardship, Journey North will continue to thrive, engaging citizen scientists and inspiring vital conservation efforts for monarchs, pollinators, and the ecosystems they support. "Welcoming Journey North into the Monarch Joint Venture strengthens our ability to support conservation through education and citizen science. This program’s long-standing impact aligns seamlessly with our mission, and we’re excited to build on its legacy as part of our organization," says Wendy Caldwell, executive director of the Monarch Joint Venture. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting new chapter together! Read the full announcement at https://lnkd.in/gM6qzqvN #JourneyNorth #MonarchJointVenture #CitizenScience #MonarchButterfly #PollinatorConservation

? The countdown is on—only two weeks left to register for our Live Mini Monarch Essentials course! If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to deepen your understanding of monarch butterflies and learn how to support their conservation, this is it. Our 3-week virtual course will guide you through monarch breeding biology, migration, threats to their survival, and how YOU can take action to protect them. Whether you're looking to earn CEUs or simply want to contribute to pollinator conservation, this course has something for everyone. Sign up today and secure your spot for this one-of-a-kind educational experience! ?? Dates: April 1, 8, & 15 ? Time: 6:00-7:30 pm CT ?? Virtual Event | $75 ($60 for students, teachers, & seniors) ?? Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gAhM7823 #MonarchConservation #PollinatorConservation #NatureEducation #NatureSchool #monarchNECTARhub #EnvironmentalEducation #PlantNative #PlantMilkweed