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The Eastern Monarch Population Further Declines 59% from 2023

2023-2024 Overwintering population declined another 59% since last year. This year’s eastern monarch population occupied only 0.9 hectares (2.2 acres) at their overwintering site. This is the second lowest number counted since monarch populations began being monitored more than 30 years ago – the lowest was 0.67 ha during the 2013–2014 overwintering season.
View World Wildlife Fund’s official article here.
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MDC Partners with Bayer to Support Pollinator Education Efforts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 20, 2022 – Pollinators play a critical role in the production of most fruits and vegetables, and a great way to support them is by planting native plants. Bayer is helping the cause by giving away free native-plant seed packets through a new partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).

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"Ha-Ha" Hump-Day 🦋🤣Which Butterflies make the best hairstylists?-- Hairstreaks! -- ... See MoreSee Less

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Without leaf litter our summer nights would lose their sparkle! Not only do overwintering butterflies, moths, queen bumblebees rely upon leaf debris for cover and protection, but the climate control provided by the leaf litter to the underlying soil helps regulate moisture for firefly larvae, who are vulnerable to desiccation. That moisture also protects the snails and slugs in the soil, which the firefly larvae feed on throughout the winter!#LeavetheleavesOriginal Photo Credit: Pete Mauney, Fireflies during COVID Pandemic ... See MoreSee Less

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Quote of the WeekMinds are like flowers. They open only when the time is right. - Stephen Richards ... See MoreSee Less

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"Ha-Ha" Hump-Day 🦋🤣Which flies always get the biggest raises?-- Butter-flies! Because they know how to "butter"-up the boss! -- ... See MoreSee Less

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Leaves = Life for pollinators and other wildlife! 🦋🐝🍂Unlike the monarch, most butterflies and moths don’t migrate! Instead, they overwinter as an egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, or adult, and use fallen leaves and other organic debris as protective cover for overwintering...and so do other wildlife.Leaving your leaves is one of the simplest ways to protect pollinators! #Leavetheleaves ... See MoreSee Less

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Welcome to the online training video series for the Missourians for Monarchs milkweed density monitoring protocol. This is the first video in the 4-part volunteer training series. In this presentation, we will review three different procedures to monitor milkweed. Register to Volunteer: https://moformonarchs.org/volunteer-portal/
Volunteer Training Video 1: Milkweed Density Monitoring Protocol
This video will review How to enter Milkweed Density Data for Missourians for Monarchs via online form. This process is completed after you've performed the Milkweed Density Monitoring Protocol for your designated Site Location. If you haven't already done so and are interested in volunteering with Missourians for Monarchs, you can register to Volunteer at: https://moformonarchs.org/volunteer-portal/ If you haven't already done so, please consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel by clicking the Subscribe button.
Volunteer Training Video 2: How to Enter Milkweed Density Field Data Online
Welcome to the online training video series for the Missourians for Monarchs "Milkweed Density Monitoring Protocol." This video will review How to Create a User Account. Creation of a user account serves two purposes: 1) Indicates to Missourians for Monarchs staff you're committed to participating in the Milkweed Density Monitoring program for a designated site location. 2) User Account will provide the necessary access to enter your field data online. If you haven't already done so and are interested in volunteering with Missourians for Monarchs, you can register to Volunteer at: https://moformonarchs.org/volunteer-portal/ If you haven't already done so, please consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel by clicking the Subscribe button.
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Useful information when trying to establish habitat in potentially challenging locations, such as, row crops, slopes, or clay-pan soils Copyrighted University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Establishing Pollinator Habitats in Challenging Locations
3:30- The Importance of Community Restoration- Mary Nemecek, Vice President, Burroughs Audubon Society of Greater Kansas City 23:20- Engaging Underserved Communities to Establish Pollinator Habitat- Kirstin Underwood, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service- Coastal Program 46:10- How Communities Can Participate in Monitoring Efforts- Dr. Timothy Fredricks, Environmental Engagement Manager, Bayer U.S. & Elizabeth Egan, Communications Coordinator, Missourians for Monarchs 1:00:00- The National Wildlife Federation's Mayors' Monarch Pledge- Patrick Fitzgerald, Senior Director of Community Wildlife, National Wildlife Federation 1:24:30- Open Q&A with Experts https://moformonarchs.org/municipalities-building-monarch-communities/
Municipalities Building Monarch Communities Webinar
Welcome to the online training video series for the milkweed density monitoring protocol. This is the 4th video in the 4 part training series. In this presentation, we will discuss monarch butterflies biology, population status, and habitat needs. If you are a milkweed monitoring volunteer, this is your 4th and last video. Register to Volunteer: https://moformonarchs.org/volunteer-portal/ Sources: Missourians for Monarchs: https://moformonarchs.org/ Missourians for Monarchs Members: https://moformonarchs.org/members/ Monarch Populations: https://monarchwatch.org/blog/2021/02/25/monarch-population-status-45/ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Listing Decision: https://www.fws.gov/savethemonarch/SSA.html Grow Native! Landscape Plans: https://grownative.org/learn/native-landscape-plans/ Xerces Society Native Pollinator Plants Table: https://xerces.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/17-050_03_XercesSoc_PollinatorPlants_Midwest-Region_web-3page.pdf Grow Native! Resource Guide: https://grownative.org/resource-guide/ Technical Assistance: https://moformonarchs.org/find-an-expert/ Best Management Practices: https://moformonarchs.org/downloads/ Missouri Bumble Bee Atlas: https://www.mobumblebeeatlas.org/ Journey North: https://journeynorth.org/ Monarch Joint Venture: https://monarchjointventure.org/ Master Pollinator Steward: https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/master-pollinator-steward
Volunteer Training Video 4: Monarch Biology, Status, and Habitat
Welcome to the online training video series for the Missourians for Monarchs milkweed density monitoring protocol. This is the third video in the 4-part volunteer training series. In this presentation, we will review how to identify native Missouri milkweed species. Register to Volunteer: https://moformonarchs.org/volunteer-portal/
Volunteer Training Video 3: Milkweed Identification
Learn the basics of what pollination is, who pollinators are, and how you can sustain pollinators in your area! Helpful Links: Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever in Missouri https://missouripfqf.org/ Missourians for Monarchs https://moformonarchs.org/ Missouri Prairie Foundation https://moprairie.org/ Pollinator Partnership https://www.pollinator.org/ Xerces Society https://xerces.org/ Missouri Bumble Bee Atlas  https://www.mobumblebeeatlas.org/     Journey North   https://journeynorth.org/monarchs    Monarch Joint Venture https://monarchjointventure.org/ Grow Native!: Resource Guide https://grownative.org/resource-guide/    Missouri Department of Conservation: Private Land Conservationists    https://mdc.mo.gov/regional-contacts   Deep Roots KC   https://deeprootskc.org/   NRCS- Missouri Programs https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/mo/programs/ USFWS Partners for Fish & Wildlife  https://www.fws.gov/partners/   Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund  https://www.beeandbutterflyfund.org/seed-a-legacy-program.html   Free online Landscape Calculator  https://www.landscapecalculator.com/
Pollinators 101 Webinar 2.11.2021 Presented by Missourians for Monarchs and PFQF- Missouri
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