Monarch Joint Venture

Join us for a western monarch population update and a research report on the results of Dr. Yang’s three-year study of milkweed-monarch interactions, which suggest two seasonal windows of opportunity limited by climatic variation and other abiotic factors. Presenters: Louie H. Yang, UC Davis & Emma Pelton, Xerces Society Zoom Webinar

The Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program collects information on monarchs and their habitat nationwide. It is used by researchers to better understand monarch behavior and how conservation management impacts their habitat. The Monarch Joint Venture is a nonprofit organization building a national partnership of federal and state agencies, other nonprofits, community groups, businesses, and academic programs… Read More

Celebrate the new and returning flora and fauna with Seeds of Spring: A Virtual Silent Auction supporting the Monarch Joint Venture. Bid on amazing works of art, unique experiences, gift baskets, and more. Previews will begin on May 11th, and you can bid between May 18th and 24th. The MJV is a nonprofit organization building… Read More

The Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program (IMMP) collects information on monarchs and their habitat nationwide. It is used by researchers to better understand monarch behavior and how conservation management impacts their habitat. The Monarch Joint Venture is a nonprofit organization building a national partnership of federal and state agencies, other nonprofits, community groups, businesses, and academic… Read More

This webinar examines recent research that simulates population outcomes for different habitat establishment scenarios and insecticide use patterns on agricultural lands. Join us to learn more about the results, which are hopeful for monarchs. Presenters: Steven Bradbury, Iowa State University & Dr. Niranjana Krishnan, Missouri S&T Zoom Webinar

Get up to speed on the latest monarch and pollinator research with Jennifer and Laura from the MJV science team. The Monarch Research Review is a volunteer-driven, annual compendium of published articles available to everyone on the MJV website. Webinars are first come, first served, with a capacity of 500 attendees.

The “Blitz” recently celebrated its 5th anniversary with over 10,000 observations of monarchs and milkweed across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. This webinar presents the origins, present moment, and future plans of this trinational effort. Webinars are first come, first served, with a capacity of 500 attendees. Presenter: Alessandro Diene, Insectarium of Montréal

Weather is a key determinant of monarch numbers, but the story is complicated and interesting. Join us to learn the latest on what we know about monarch population drivers, in the past, present, and future. Webinars are first come, first served, with a capacity of 500 attendees. Presenters: Karen Oberhauser, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison &… Read More

Zoos are playing an important role in insect conservation and their labs are home to innovative programs designed to help at-risk insect species recover. Join us for updates and success stories with a focus on imperiled butterflies of southern California and Nebraska’s salt creek tiger beetle recovery program. Webinars are first come, first served, with… Read More

Further details coming soon. Webinars are first come, first served, with a capacity of 500 attendees. Presenters: Katie-Lyn Bunney, Monarch Joint Venture & Lily Maynard, Cincinnati Zoo

Presenter: Dr. Columba Gonzalez, Mount Saint Vincent Univ. Further details coming soon. Webinars are first come, first served, with a capacity of 500 attendees.

A collaboration between the Monarch Joint Venture, Sentera Inc., and the U.S.G.S. has developed remote sensing technology to detect and count common milkweed stems. This technology may be a cost-efficient and effective method to help meet monarch conservation targets for the eastern population. Join MJV Executive Director Wendy Caldwell for an update on remote sensing… Read More