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MONARCH BUTTERFLY ADDED TO THE IUCN RED LIST

Columbia, MO, July 21, 2022- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced on July 21, 2022, that the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus plexippus) has entered the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as Endangered. This listing will be the first time the monarch butterfly has officially been declared at risk of extinction. The IUCN is the leading global authority on the status of biological diversity. The IUCN Red List is one of many tools utilized in decision-making processes for public, private, and non-governmental organizations.

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Bloom to seed, MDC’s Rick Swopes is dedicated to prairie wildflowers and grasses

El Dorado Springs, Mo. – Most people walk onto a prairie in mid-summer and notice lush green growth speckled with purple blazing star spikes and yellow coneflowers. Rick Swopes sees more. He notes what wildflowers were held back by a cold spring and which thrive despite summer drought and sweltering late-July sun. Most importantly, he knows which plant’s seeds are mature and ready to pick for the future of Missouri’s native grasslands.

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August 10th, 12:00 pm

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A monarch sips nectar from a Missouri ironweed plant in Sullivan county. Monarchs rely on milkweed as a host plant to lay eggs and eat as caterpillars, but require a large diversity of nectar plants as adults. Ironweed is one of many beautiful native species that monarchs will utilize. Learn more about Missouri ironweed and other native ironweeds at mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/missouri-ironweed#plantnative #PlantDiverse #plantmilkweed #monarch #butterfly #monarchbutterfly #moformonarchs ... See MoreSee Less

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August 9th, 2:33 pm

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More than MonarchsMany insects can be found on milkweed. Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever in Missouri FBWB II Josh Marshall just sent in photos of a milkweed tussock caterpillar and monarch caterpillar while doing a CRP check in Sullivan County. Both caterpillars will feast on milkweed but do not often compete since the tussock caterpillar will prefer older milkweed and monarch caterpillars prefer newer milkweed. Learn more about the milkweed tussock moth and other insects you might find on milkweed at hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/common-milkweed-insects/#milkweed #plantnative #PlantDiverse #plantmilkweed ... See MoreSee Less

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August 9th, 11:16 am

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Timeline photosCalling all teachers interested in sharing the magic of the monarch migration with your students in the 2022-23 school year! Registration for the Symbolic Migration is open and looking for participants. MJV Partners, Journey North, UW-Madison Arboretum, and Monarchs Across Georgia will guide you through an exciting season complete with lesson plans on monarch biology and conservation, and connect your classroom with students near the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Mexico! Learn more: buff.ly/3QtfUk6 #conservation #teachers #monarchbutterfly #migration #collaborativeconservation ... See MoreSee Less

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August 8th, 10:40 am

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#CRP works! Learn how you can support wildlife on your land by contacting your local service center at www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator ... See MoreSee Less
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August 8th, 8:13 am

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Come on out to learn how conservation can be integrated into crop production. Missourians for Monarchs will be in attendance with free native seed packets and pollinator information.Join us next week for the Crops and Conservation Field Day!With highlights from soy innovators and partners like Missouri Corn and BioSTL, you won't want to miss out on this opportunity!Register for free at: loom.ly/5PvPLNU ... See MoreSee Less

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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.
How to Create User Account
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
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
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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