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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Aug 7

NIPSCO Selects Monarch Joint Venture for Partnership to Continue Pollinator Habitat Conservation Across Northern Indiana
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Read the announcement at monarchjointventure.org/blog/nipsco-...
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#ConservationPartnership #PartneringforConservation #PollinatorConservation #Indiana #ExploreIndiana

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Jul 24

The 9th annual International Monarch Monitoring Blitz starts tomorrow! Learn how to get involved at www.cec.org/internationa...

#MonarchBlitz #CommunityScience #CitizenScience

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Jun 24

We’re proud to introduce our new partnership with Elkhorn Coffee Co. — and the launch of First Flight Roast🦋☕. Order yours and support conservation www.elkhorncoffee.com/products/mon...

#Coffee #ElkhornCoffee #CoffeeforConservation #ConservationPartnerships

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Jun 9

We're excited to welcome Rachel Awes, psychologist, artist, and author, to the Monarch Marketplace! Include “MJV” in the note at checkout, and your purchase helps protect monarchs and pollinators for generations to come!

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Jun 4

#MonarchMeetup #GreatMonarchMeetup #ConservationPartnerships #PartneringForConservation #SaveTheMonarchs #Monarchs #MonarchButterfly #MonarchConservation #PollinatorConservation #FamilyFriendlyEvents #MinneapolisEvents

Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Jun 4

Join us for a fun, FREE evening filled with interactive exhibits, native plant sales, family activities, and passionate conservationists working to make a difference.⁠
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📍 McNamara Event Center, 200 Oak Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN⁠
🗓️ June 23 | 4:30–6:30 PM CT⁠
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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · May 1

The Trump-Vance Administration’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service are proposing to remove the current regulatory definition of “harm” from the Endangered Species Act. monarchjointventure.org/blog/public-... #ESA #ConservationAction

Public Comment Period Regarding the Definition of “Harm” Under the…

The Monarch Joint Venture is a partnership of federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and academic programs that are working together…

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · May 1

Monarchs have been spotted in states like Delaware, Iowa, Ohio, and Pennsylvania! Have you seen monarchs in your area? Report your sighting to Journey North at journeynorth.org/monarchs #Monarch #MonarchButterfly #SaveTheMonarchs

a flock of butterflies flying in a blue sky taken by ardadeniz

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Apr 9

April is #NationalNativePlantMonth!

A landscape full of native plants means:
✔️ More pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds
✔️ Stronger, more resilient ecosystems
✔️ Cleaner air, water, and healthier soil

Learn more at nationalnativeplantmonth.org

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Apr 8

What if, instead of another subscription or coffee run, you invested in something lasting—like monarchs? Become a monthly donor and help protect their journey. Make every month count: secure.qgiv.com/for/sustaini...

#MonarchButterfly #SaveTheMonarchs #PollinatorConservation #WildlifeConservation

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Apr 7

Since they don’t have eyelids, they enter a restful state called torpor—a kind of butterfly "power nap" where their activity slows down to conserve energy.

#Monarch #MonarchButterfly #monarchcaterpillar #MorethanMonarchs #monarchhabitat #pollinatorhabitat #PlantNative #PlantDiverse #PlantMilkweed

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Apr 7

Happy #MonarchMonday! Have you ever wondered if monarch butterflies sleep?

While monarchs don’t sleep the way humans do, they do rest at night! As diurnal creatures, monarchs are active during the day and settle down at night in trees, shrubs, or other cozy, sheltered spots.

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Mar 17

We are pleased to announce that Journey North will move from the UW–Madison Arboretum to the Monarch Joint Venture! Learn more at monarchjointventure.org/blog/journey...

#JourneyNorth #MonarchJointVenture #MJV #MonarchButterfly #Migration #Conservation #PollinatorConservation #WildlifeConservation

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Mar 3

With over one million species threatened with extinction, safeguarding wildlife and their natural habitats is more important than ever. Consider planting native milkweed and nectar-rich flowers, contributing to conservation programs, and raising awareness about the crucial role of pollinators!

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Mar 3

Happy #WorldWildlifeDay! 🦋🌎
Today, let's celebrate the incredible #diversity of life on our planet and the efforts to #conserve it. This year's theme, Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet, highlights the essential role of sustainable investment in conservation efforts.

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Feb 25

Big news for pollinators! 🦋🌼🐝 Thanks to a grant from TC Energy, 54 acres of native prairie habitat will be established in Noble County, IN!

🔗 Read more: monarchjointventure.org/blog/partner...

#PollinatorConservation #MonarchButterfly #HabitatRestoration

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Feb 25

Learn why an organization would enroll in the agreements and the impacts it's having on conservation.
More info at erc.uic.edu/programs/

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Feb 25

The Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances and the Bumble Conservation Benefit Agreement provide voluntary conservation opportunities for at-risk species on energy and transportation lands.

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Feb 25

This presentation will introduce the two nationwide conservation agreements for energy and transportation organizations hosted by the University of Illinois Chicago.

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Feb 18

Join us on February 25 for The Butterfly (and Bumble Bee) Effect: Voluntary Conservation for At-Risk Species with Caroline Hernandez.

Register for FREE at monarchjointventure.org/events/monar...

#MonarchWebinars #MonarchConservation #PollinatorConservation #NatureEducation #WildlifeWebinars

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Feb 18

"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." – John Muir

Together, we can make a world of difference. Learn more: monarchjointventure.org/get-involved

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Jan 31

Monarch Conservation Webinar Series - Latest Episode Now Live!

Check out our latest webinar, Monarch Butterfly Conservation on Department of Defense Lands, at monarchjointventure.org/resources/mo...

#MonarchConservation #PollinatorConservation #NatureEducation #EnvironmentalEducation

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Jan 30

Yes! Beautiful design 😍

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Jan 30

The 28th annual Western Monarch Count has reported a peak population of just 9,119 butterflies this winter. Learn more at monarchjointventure.org/blog/western...

#monarchbutterfly #monarchconservation #monarchs #savemonarchs #pollinators #invertebrates #wildlifeconservation #pollinatorconservation

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Monarch Joint Venture @monarchjv.bsky.social · Jan 27

In Mexico, monarchs cluster together in oyamel fir trees to stay warm during the winter. Each tree can hold thousands of butterflies, creating a vibrant tapestry. Have you ever seen this phenomenon in person?

#MonarchMonday #MonarchsinMexico #Mexico #MonarchButterfly #MonarchConservation

monarch butterflies cluster on trees in Mexico

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