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Renewable Energy Meets Pollinator Habitat in Minnesota Solar Fields
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- Conservation Stories
- Recent Research
Pollinator-friendly solar fields could be a meaningful conservation strategy for monarchs and more. MJV's recent study contributes to a growing body of knowledge. Read More
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Supporting Pollinators at Yisrael Family Urban Farm
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- Conservation Stories
- Monarch Conservation Spotlight
MJV Free Seed Program partnered with Yisrael Family Urban Farm to support pollinator habitat in Sacramento Read More
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Outgoing MJV Board Chair Ann Hobbie on the Power of Collaborative Conservation
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- Conservation Stories
- Monarch Conservation Spotlight
Longtime MJV collaborator Ann Hobbie shares her history with monarch conservation, accomplishments on the Board, and conservation actions to help protect monarchs and other pollinators Read More
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Hope and Gratitude at Pacific Grove: Notes From a Western Monarch Count
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- Community Science
- Conservation Stories
- Population Trends
On December 28th, 2021, Candy Sarikonda counted overwintering monarchs at the Pacific Grove Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary on California's Central Coast. Here are her notes from the field. Read More
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The California Working Lands Free Seed Program: Reflections on a Season of Growth
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- Conservation Stories
As the Free Seed Program grows, we’re reflecting on the relationships that underlie its success. Free Seed Program recipients represent a dizzying array of working lands, from large farms and vineyards to small urban farms, avocado and cut-flower farms, da Read More