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2022-2023 Overwintering Monarch Population Declines 22%

The eastern migratory population of monarchs undertakes what is arguably the most dramatic example of insect migration known. Every year, three to five generations of monarch butterflies are needed to successfully complete their migration efforts spanning Mexico, United States and Canada and traverses thousands of miles.

Sadly, in recent decades, this migratory population has declined by more than 80% due to extensive loss of habitat throughout their breeding grounds and migratory path due to land-use changes

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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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November 29th, 12:34 pm

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Monarchs are still arriving at overwintering sites! ... See MoreSee Less
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November 29th, 12:33 pm

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Help migrating birds bulk up on fat and energy by planting native berry plants. Check out the superior fat content in the native plants compared to non-native plants. It is stunning! Here is a citation. www.researchgate.net/publication/269580502_The_Value_of_Native_and_Invasive_Fruit-Bearing_Shrubs_...? ... See MoreSee Less

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November 24th, 8:00 am

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5 Days of Gratitude! | Day5 With today being our final Day of Gratitude, allow yourself a moment to pause and reflect on what fills your heart with gratitude.Today, Missourians for Monarchs is grateful for HABITAT CREATORSWithout people like you creating habitat, whether it be across rural landscapes or in suburban/urban areas; our beloved monarch would have an even more challenging plight for survival. Thank you Habitat Creators!We hope, during the past 5 days, you've gifted yourself with a moment of reflection on your own feelings of gratitude. If you want to share your gratitude, feel free to leave a comment below; otherwise, quiet, inward reflection for why you're grateful can be just as rewarding.On this final Day of Gratitude, what are you grateful for?#5DaysOfGratitude ... See MoreSee Less

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November 23rd, 8:00 am

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5 Days of Gratitude! | Day 4 As we continue to reflect on all that fills us with gratitude, today we are grateful for FRIENDS & FAMILY! Sometimes we forget to thank the people who make our lives happy. And, as the old saying goes, "It's not where you are in life, it's who you have by your side that matters." So, today (and always), tell the loved ones by your side, "Thank You!" We hope, during the past 4 days, you've allowed yourself a few moments to reflect on your own feelings of gratitude. On this Thanksgiving Day, what are you grateful for?#5DaysofGratitude ... See MoreSee Less

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November 22nd, 10:00 am

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5 Days of Gratitude! | Day 3 As we continue to reflect on all that we are grateful for, today, Missourians for Monarchs is grateful for VOLUNTEERS! When it comes to habitat creation and assessment, Volunteers are an integral part of the process. The tireless passion of so many volunteers giving their time and sweat (literally! 😁) to help create, clean-up, and/or assess pollinator habitat is truly and greatly appreciated by all of us at Missourians for Monarchs. Thank you Volunteers!For the remainder of the week, we will continue to post why we, at Missourians for Monarchs, are grateful and we encourage you to gift yourself with a moment of reflection on your own feelings of gratitude. If you want to share your gratitude, feel free to leave a comment below; otherwise, quiet, inward reflection for why you're grateful can be just as rewarding.What are you grateful for? ... 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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