Monarch Joint Venture
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The MJV is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to conserving monarch butterflies and pollinators. Since 2008, we’ve united partners across North America to drive science-based conservation through education, habitat restoration, and research.
More than monarchs: novel ways to monitor the wildlife benefits of CRP habitat monarchjointventure.org/blog/monitor...
More than monarchs: novel ways to monitor the wildlife benefits of…
The Conservation Reserve Program provides private landowners with financial assistance to convert highly erodible or environmentally sensitive cropland to…
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December 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
More than monarchs: novel ways to monitor the wildlife benefits of CRP habitat monarchjointventure.org/blog/monitor...
Monarchs arrive at overwintering sites while late-season sightings continue in the north monarchjointventure.org/blog/monarch...
Monarchs arrive at overwintering sites while late-season sightings…
Monarchs have reached their overwintering sites right on schedule, even as a few late-season butterflies continue to appear across the northern U.S. Dr.…
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December 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Monarchs arrive at overwintering sites while late-season sightings continue in the north monarchjointventure.org/blog/monarch...
Heartland Restoration Services Joins the MJV Partner Network monarchjointventure.org/blog/heartla...
Heartland Restoration Services Joins the MJV Partner Network
The Monarch Joint Venture is pleased to announce that Heartland Restoration Services, Inc. has joined the partnership. Heartland Restoration Services,…
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December 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Heartland Restoration Services Joins the MJV Partner Network monarchjointventure.org/blog/heartla...
Revolutionary tracking study follows monarch butterflies to Mexico using groundbreaking technology and continent-wide collaboration monarchjointventure.org/blog/revolut...htt
Revolutionary tracking study follows monarch butterflies to Mexico…
Over 400 ultra-light transmitters deployed by over 20 partner organizations deliver unprecedented, individual-level view of monarch migration using…
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December 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Revolutionary tracking study follows monarch butterflies to Mexico using groundbreaking technology and continent-wide collaboration monarchjointventure.org/blog/revolut...htt
NIPSCO Selects Monarch Joint Venture for Partnership to Continue Pollinator Habitat Conservation Across Northern Indiana
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#ConservationPartnership #PartneringforConservation #PollinatorConservation #Indiana #ExploreIndiana
Read the announcement at monarchjointventure.org/blog/nipsco-...
#ConservationPartnership #PartneringforConservation #PollinatorConservation #Indiana #ExploreIndiana
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August 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
NIPSCO Selects Monarch Joint Venture for Partnership to Continue Pollinator Habitat Conservation Across Northern Indiana
Read the announcement at monarchjointventure.org/blog/nipsco-...
#ConservationPartnership #PartneringforConservation #PollinatorConservation #Indiana #ExploreIndiana
Read the announcement at monarchjointventure.org/blog/nipsco-...
#ConservationPartnership #PartneringforConservation #PollinatorConservation #Indiana #ExploreIndiana
The 9th annual International Monarch Monitoring Blitz starts tomorrow! Learn how to get involved at www.cec.org/internationa...
#MonarchBlitz #CommunityScience #CitizenScience
#MonarchBlitz #CommunityScience #CitizenScience
July 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The 9th annual International Monarch Monitoring Blitz starts tomorrow! Learn how to get involved at www.cec.org/internationa...
#MonarchBlitz #CommunityScience #CitizenScience
#MonarchBlitz #CommunityScience #CitizenScience
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
#Coffee #ElkhornCoffee #CoffeeforConservation #ConservationPartnerships
June 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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
#Coffee #ElkhornCoffee #CoffeeforConservation #ConservationPartnerships
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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June 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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!
www.etsy.com/shop/rachela...
www.etsy.com/shop/rachela...
Join us for a fun, FREE evening filled with interactive exhibits, native plant sales, family activities, and passionate conservationists working to make a difference.
📍 McNamara Event Center, 200 Oak Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN
🗓️ June 23 | 4:30–6:30 PM CT
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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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June 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Join us for a fun, FREE evening filled with interactive exhibits, native plant sales, family activities, and passionate conservationists working to make a difference.
📍 McNamara Event Center, 200 Oak Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN
🗓️ June 23 | 4:30–6:30 PM CT
secure.qgiv.com/for/monarchs...
📍 McNamara Event Center, 200 Oak Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN
🗓️ June 23 | 4:30–6:30 PM CT
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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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May 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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
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
ALT: a flock of butterflies flying in a blue sky taken by ardadeniz
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May 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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
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
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
April 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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
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
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
#MonarchButterfly #SaveTheMonarchs #PollinatorConservation #WildlifeConservation
April 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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
#MonarchButterfly #SaveTheMonarchs #PollinatorConservation #WildlifeConservation
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
#Monarch #MonarchButterfly #monarchcaterpillar #MorethanMonarchs #monarchhabitat #pollinatorhabitat #PlantNative #PlantDiverse #PlantMilkweed
April 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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
#Monarch #MonarchButterfly #monarchcaterpillar #MorethanMonarchs #monarchhabitat #pollinatorhabitat #PlantNative #PlantDiverse #PlantMilkweed
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.
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.
April 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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.
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.
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
#JourneyNorth #MonarchJointVenture #MJV #MonarchButterfly #Migration #Conservation #PollinatorConservation #WildlifeConservation
March 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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
#JourneyNorth #MonarchJointVenture #MJV #MonarchButterfly #Migration #Conservation #PollinatorConservation #WildlifeConservation
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!
March 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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!
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.
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.
March 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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.
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.
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
🔗 Read more: monarchjointventure.org/blog/partner...
#PollinatorConservation #MonarchButterfly #HabitatRestoration
February 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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
🔗 Read more: monarchjointventure.org/blog/partner...
#PollinatorConservation #MonarchButterfly #HabitatRestoration
Learn why an organization would enroll in the agreements and the impacts it's having on conservation.
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More info at erc.uic.edu/programs/
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February 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Learn why an organization would enroll in the agreements and the impacts it's having on conservation.
More info at erc.uic.edu/programs/
More info at erc.uic.edu/programs/
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.
February 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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.
This presentation will introduce the two nationwide conservation agreements for energy and transportation organizations hosted by the University of Illinois Chicago.
February 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This presentation will introduce the two nationwide conservation agreements for energy and transportation organizations hosted by the University of Illinois Chicago.
Join us on February 25 for The Butterfly (and Bumble Bee) Effect: Voluntary Conservation for At-Risk Species with Caroline Hernandez.
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#MonarchWebinars #MonarchConservation #PollinatorConservation #NatureEducation #WildlifeWebinars
Register for FREE at monarchjointventure.org/events/monar...
#MonarchWebinars #MonarchConservation #PollinatorConservation #NatureEducation #WildlifeWebinars
February 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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
Register for FREE at monarchjointventure.org/events/monar...
#MonarchWebinars #MonarchConservation #PollinatorConservation #NatureEducation #WildlifeWebinars
"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
Together, we can make a world of difference. Learn more: monarchjointventure.org/get-involved
February 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"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
Together, we can make a world of difference. Learn more: monarchjointventure.org/get-involved