Register now to participate in the annual migration of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), one of the most spectacular events in the insect world.  Every year, millions of monarchs migrate thousands of miles from Canada through the United States to Mexico to overwinter in the mountain peaks in the states of Mexico and Michoacán, Mexico.  This magical journey, deemed an “endangered natural phenomenon,” is dependent on conservation of habitats in all three North American countries – the United States, Canada, and Mexico.  Please REGISTER to take part in this magical migration. 

There are many exciting ways to participate:

• There will be two broadcasts/webcasts in February 2009.  CLICK HERE for information about the live electronic field trip on February 17 from the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. CLICK HERE for information about the broadcast/webcast from Alternare, a community organization that works with local farmers on conservation and sustainable practices. To test whether you will be able to view the live program on the day of the event, CLICK HERE.
• MonarchLIVE kicked off on October 10 with a webcast featuring US Forest Service Chief Gail Kimbell and Dr. Karen Oberhauser, a leading monarch butterfly researcher. CLICK HERE to watch an archived webcast of the MonarchLIVE kick off.
• CLICK HERE for information on additional webcasts in May 2009.
• Check out the lesson plans, resources, and links that are available on this web site.

CLICK HERE for an English pdf file of dates and descriptions of the electronic field trips.
CLICK HERE for a Spanish pdf file of dates and descriptions of the electronic field trips.
CLICK HERE for an invitation to participate in MonarchLIVE by students from St. Hubert School in Minnesota.