Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Announcing the 2018 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series!
Join us for the 2018 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series! On the 4th Tuesday of each month, we will dive into a new monarch conservation topic with expertise and experience from the MJV partnership and other organizations. Hosted by USFWS NCTC and the MJV. Read More
Now is the time to plan your 2018 habitat projects!
The Milkweed Market is now accepting 2018 pre-orders for milkweed plugs! Read More
Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund Grant Slate Announced
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has released its grant slate for this year’s Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund. The Fund awarded 23 grants for $3.7 million with $5.8 in matching contributions, generating more than $9 million for monarchs. Read More
Tribute to the monarch butterfly: Ohioans gather milkweed seeds to save a species
Last fall, hundreds of Ohioans worked together to collect approximately 200 pounds of common milkweed seeds, totaling over 19 million seeds! These seeds will be used to support monarch conservation projects across the state. Read More
Leading by doing: Chicagoland eagle scout project restores monarch habitat
Monarch butterflies now have more places to call home near Chicago thanks to a dedicated Eagle Scout. Meet Jayson Schorsch from Troop 18 of Elgin, Illinois. He’s helping to protect the monarch migration one milkweed at a time. Read More