Educational signage can improve natural habitats by interpreting its
purpose and benefits to anyone who passes. Whether it's a habitat in
your yard, a community garden, or a roadside or utility right-of-way,
posting signs helps draw attention to the value of that habitat for
monarchs and other pollinators or any other suite of species that may
use that habitat.
We’ve compiled some existing signs from MJV partners that might be useful for your site. You may download and print most of these for posting on your site, but only the signage in the Customizable Signs section may be edited. Signage in the Certified Habitat Programs is associated with a specific program, so enrolling your habitat in that program first may be required to purchase a sign. We recommend certifying your habitat in any of our partners' programs, which are described in more detail here.
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General Monarch Signs
Pollinator Sanctuary Sign with Spanish translation
This Pollinator Sanctuary Sign (TX), originally developed by Pollinator Partnership, has been edited by staff at Burnet Learning Center to include Spanish translation.
Nature's Great Migratory Wonder in English and Spanish
This sign by the Pollinator Partnership and Monarch Watch shows a monarch migration map, the monarch life cycle, and interesting educational information about monarchs. The sign is translated in Spanish on the left on the sides. This sign may not be modified, but may be downloaded and printed for use.No Mow No Spray Signs
If you are a landowner looking for no mow/no spray signs or other signs for your prairie, here are some options and where to purchase them, compiled by the Tallgrass Prairie Center.
USFS Celebrating Wildflowers Interpretive Panels
The Forest Service Regions and their partners have developed numerous and varied interpretive signs and posters about native plants, plant communities, ethnobotany, pollinators including monarchs, and more. These images and interpretation help tell the USFS story, inform and to engage the public and are available to all who may find them useful. Visit the link to see and download the panels.
Pollinators in Peril
This public domain sign, provided by the National Park Service, has an overview of what are pollinators, the challenges facing them. It has specific information to Zion National Park, but it may be downloaded by clicking this link (click on the hyperlinked title, not on the photo) and edited using Adobe Photoshop.
Pollinator Sanctuary
This public domain sign, provided by the National Park Service, is an overview of pollinators and native flowers, and what can be done to help pollinators. It has specific information to Zion National Park, but it may be downloaded by clicking the link (click on the hyperlinked title, not on the photo) and edited using Adobe Photoshop.
Nature's Great Migratory Wonder
This sign by the Pollinator Partnership and Monarch Watch shows a monarch migration map, the monarch life cycle, and interesting educational information about monarchs. This sign may not be modified, but may be downloaded and printed for use.Natural Area Habitats
Pollinator Sanctuary Sign with Spanish translation
This Pollinator Sanctuary Sign (TX), originally developed by Pollinator Partnership, has been edited by staff at Burnet Learning Center to include Spanish translation.
USFS Celebrating Wildflowers Interpretive Panels
The Forest Service Regions and their partners have developed numerous and varied interpretive signs and posters about native plants, plant communities, ethnobotany, pollinators including monarchs, and more. These images and interpretation help tell the USFS story, inform and to engage the public and are available to all who may find them useful. Visit the link to see and download the panels.
Monarch Larva Monitoring Project: Unraveling Nature's Mysteries
This sign educates visitors about the milkweed community and is for sites that participate in the MLMP (www.mlmp.org). This sign may not be modified, but may be downloaded and printed for use.
Supporting Biodiversity: Wetland and Prairie Habitat
This sign, by the Monarch Lab and the MJV, shares information about the important role prairie and wetland habitat play in biodiversity and water quality. This sign may not be modified, but may be downloaded and printed for use. Contact assistant@monarchjointventure.org if interested in modifications.Roadside Habitats
OPHI Pollinator-Friendly Wildflowers Sign
Ohio is one of the upper Midwest priority states for Monarch butterfly conservation. In addition, Ohio and the upper Midwest has an abundance of pollinator species and bee keepers that work to enhance the production of our agricultural communities. In an effort to continue the great work that is being put forth out on our roadsides, The Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative created this sign to provide pictures of what to look for within the ROWs. With such an abundance of milkweed and wildflowers across Ohio and other upper Midwest states, knowing what beneficial plants to look for is key for roadway crews and their managers to provide food and stop over habitat within strategic roadside areas. This template can be used as is or modified to suit the user's needs.Customizable Signage
OPHI Pollinator-Friendly Wildflowers Sign
Ohio is one of the upper Midwest priority states for Monarch butterfly conservation. In addition, Ohio and the upper Midwest has an abundance of pollinator species and bee keepers that work to enhance the production of our agricultural communities. In an effort to continue the great work that is being put forth out on our roadsides, The Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative created this sign to provide pictures of what to look for within the ROWs. With such an abundance of milkweed and wildflowers across Ohio and other upper Midwest states, knowing what beneficial plants to look for is key for roadway crews and their managers to provide food and stop over habitat within strategic roadside areas. This template can be used as is or modified to suit the user's needs.
Tips for Creating DIY Outdoor Signs
These tips for creating your own, DIY outdoor signage were contributed by Sarah Stedman from the Lodoun Wildlife Conservancy.
Pollinators in Peril
This public domain sign, provided by the National Park Service, has an overview of what are pollinators, the challenges facing them. It has specific information to Zion National Park, but it may be downloaded by clicking this link (click on the hyperlinked title, not on the photo) and edited using Adobe Photoshop.
Pollinator Sanctuary
This public domain sign, provided by the National Park Service, is an overview of pollinators and native flowers, and what can be done to help pollinators. It has specific information to Zion National Park, but it may be downloaded by clicking the link (click on the hyperlinked title, not on the photo) and edited using Adobe Photoshop.
Milkweed Flowers
This sign, by the Lodoun Wildlife Conservancy, describes common milkweed flowers. This sign may be modified.
Milkweed
This sign, by the Lodoun Wildlife Conservancy, describes milkweed. This sign may be modified.
Milkweed Seed Pods
This sign, by the Lodoun Wildlife Conservancy, describes common milkweed seed pods. This sign may be modified.
Eclosing
This sign, by the Lodoun Wildlife Conservancy, shows the process of a monarch emerging from its chrysalis (eclosing). This sign may be modified.
Caterpillars
This sign, by the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, shows the different stages (instars) of caterpillar development. This sign may be modified.
Male vs Female Monarchs
This sign, by the Lodoun Wildlife Conservancy, shows the difference between male and female monarchs. This sign may be modified.
No Mowing
This simple sign, by the Lodoun Wildlife Conservancy, provides a template for creating your own No Mowing or Spraying sign at your habitat. This sign may be modified.
Chrysalis
This sign, by the Lodoun Wildlife Conservancy, shows a monarch caterpillar metamorphosing into a pupa. This sign may be modified.
MLMP Garden Sign Template
This template provides an an example and frame for creating your own sign showing your participation in the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (www.mlmp.org). This sign may be modified.Gardens
USFS Celebrating Wildflowers Interpretive Panels
The Forest Service Regions and their partners have developed numerous and varied interpretive signs and posters about native plants, plant communities, ethnobotany, pollinators including monarchs, and more. These images and interpretation help tell the USFS story, inform and to engage the public and are available to all who may find them useful. Visit the link to see and download the panels.
Community Learning Garden
This sign, by the Monarch Lab and Monarch Joint Venture, describes how a habitat garden can be a community learning space about butterflies, biodiversity and discovery. This sign may not be modified, but may be downloaded and printed for use. Contact assistant@monarchjointventure.org if interested in modifications.Certified Habitat Programs
Monarch Waystation Sign
To obtain this sign you must register with the Monarch Waystation program, pay any associated fees, and follow their guidelines. Follow the link to find out more, register and purchase a Monarch Waystation Sign.
Xerces Society Pollinator Habitat Sign
To obtain this sign you must register with the program, pay any associated fees, and follow their guidelines. Produced by the Xerces Society, this durable 9″ x 12″ habitat sign is designed for outdoor use. You can hang it in your garden, on your farm, in a park, or anywhere you have habitat. The sign has two holes for hanging, but does not include a post or hardware.