Monarch Joint Venture Blog
More than Monarchs: Beauty in a Jar
More than Monarchs: How Cosmetics could change the Face of the Monarch Migration Read More
Annual Research Review: A Summary of the Latest Scientific Findings About Monarch Butterflies.
MJV is excited to share our first annual review of academic literature published on monarchs and their habitat. Read More
More Than Monarchs: Grassland Conservation
Monarchs are a gateway species for grassland conservation. By working together to save the monarch through the protection and restoration of grasslands we will save many other species, like songbirds, deer, and foxes. Read More
FAQ: 2020 Western Monarch Overwintering Numbers
How do this year's numbers compare? Did the pandemic affect the results? What's wrong with tropical milkweed? What about raising monarchs? Why am I seeing more monarchs in my yard if the pop. is down? What can I do? We've answered these questions and more! Read More
Only 1,914 western monarchs observed at overwintering sites during the 2020 Thanksgiving Count
The western monarch population is down 99.9% from historical estimates of overwintering populations in the 1980s. Read More