The Great Monarch Meetup

Join hosts Monarch Joint Venture and the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group for a family-friendly event bringing together people of all ages to celebrate monarch butterflies, pollinators, and the ecosystems they depend on. Through interactive activities, engaging exhibits, and hands-on learning experiences, attendees will connect with experts, conservation groups, and fellow nature enthusiasts from across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.

The event is from 4:30pm-6:30pm.

All are welcome to attend this free event and be part of this international effort to protect these incredible butterflies!

What to Expect:

* Explore 15+ outreach tables and 6+ poster presentations showcasing monarch conservation efforts and research across North America.

* Enjoy hands-on activities designed for all ages.

* Browse a variety of native plants for sale.

* A raffle fundraiser with a variety of awesome prizes.

* Savor free snacks and unwind with a cash bar.

Representatives from the following organizations will be present, with more to be confirmed!

* Ambiomas Acciones y Respuestas Adaptivas / WiNN Monarca

* Canadian Wildlife Federation

* Commission for Environmental Cooperation

* Fondo de Conservación del Eje Neovolcánico A.C.

* Forests for Monarchs

* Minnesota Native Landscapes

* Minnesota Zoo

* Missouri Prairie Foundation

* Monarch Butterfly Fund

* Monarch Flyway

* Monarchs Across Georgia/Environmental Education Alliance

* Pollinator Posse

* Protección de la Fauna Mexicana A.C.

* Sand County Foundation

* The Ohio State University

* University of Illinois Chicago

* Virginia Department of Transportation

* Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation