Calls to Action

• Buy & Consume Organic Products Sadly "organic" doesn't necessarily mean "chemical free" but it does reduce the chances of some of the most deadly chemicals being used on crops and even nursery plants. These chemicals hurting endangered species such as monarchs and other important pollinators.

• Eat Plant-Based Foods Livestock and their feed use more land than any other industry. Beef alone causes 5 times more deforestation than any other industry, but the constant grazing of cattle, sheep, etc. significantly cuts down on wild flowers, even driving some to extinction.

• Create a Monarch Waystation Make sure to avoid or remove invasive species, and to only plant or see local species, preferably a selection that monarchs and other pollinators specifically need. 

• Learn to use non-deadly pest-control solutions in the garden, or simply learn to live with non-invasive "pests" as they probably play some important roles in the eco-system despite some unfair hate people may have developed for them. For example: Slugs and snails are vital food sources for birds, so using poison will kill birds and their babies. Moles, prairie dogs, and ants are super important for aerating the soil, increasing the ability of water to permeate drought-struck soils, and even increase the nutrient content of soil with their droppings and nests.

• If you have to mow in your Monarch/Pollinator garden then please consider making the adjustments recommended by Famers For Monarchs for pollinator-friendly mowing methods.

• Use the right plants for your region to help monarchs. Milkweed is both food and a host plant for Monarch caterpillars, however Tropical milkweed isn't native to many places, and blooms past breeding season, increasing some serious health risks for the species.

Tools

• Monarch Butterfly Habitat Quantification Tool (PDF) 

Programs

• The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge (MPGC) "is a nationwide call to action to preserve and create gardens and landscapes that help revive the health of bees, butterflies, birds, bats and other pollinators across America. We will move millions of individuals, kids and families outdoors and make a connection between pollinators and the healthy food people eat."

• Monarch Habitat Certification Programs "Large-scale habitat restoration across all landscapes is needed to offset the loss of monarch breeding and migratory habitat to help the monarch population rebound. To help drive public awareness and continued promotion of monarch and pollinator habitat, we encourage all habitats to be registered through various certification programs." This link contains a selection of certification programs you can join.

• MonarchNet Monotoring Programs List "These programs monitor butterflies in a variety of ways. Some monarch-centric programs involve watching for spring migrants, looking for eggs and caterpillars in the summer months, watching for roosting or migrating monarchs in the fall, capturing and tagging adults, and checking adults for parasites. Other programs collect opportunistic data, structured data via Pollard walks, or other protocols. Browse the program pages to learn more, to explore data and publications produced by these programs, or to find out how to get involved."

Organizations & Networks

International

• Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation "is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. As a science-based organization, we both conduct our own research and rely upon the most up-to-date information to guide our conservation work. Our key program areas are: pollinator conservation, endangered species conservation, and reducing pesticide use and impacts."

North America

• Farmers for Monarchs "There is a wealth of information out there to help you make your decisions, including several one-page documents created by Farmers for Monarchs outlining several topics for farmers interested in pollinator habitat and conservation. We have also created a shareable postcard about Farmers for Monarchs."

• Master Gardener Monarch Nursery Network "Sheltering and raising Monarch butterflies has caught on in Franklin County this year. An informal network has sprung up and wound its way out into the community."

• MonarchNet "The North American network of monarch butterfly monitoring programs"

Canada

• Pollinator Partnership Canada " is a registered charity dedicated to the protection and promotion of pollinators and their ecosystems through conservation, education, and research."

Missouri 

• Camp Monarch "is a newly founded nonprofit committed to addressing the loss of vital habitats for the Monarch Butterfly and many other species across North America.  Right now, we are a small but dedicated team of passionate individuals determined to take action for wildlife and biodiversity. Our work begins by laying the foundation for a network of habitat restoration projects, with a focus on empowering landowners to be part of the solution.
  
  As we get started, we’re recruiting founding members who share our vision of restoring fragmented ecosystems and reconnecting wildlife corridors. Our work may still be in its early stages, but we know that with the right people, every small step will lead to big impact."

Maps

• Journey North: Monarch Peak Migration

• Monarch Watch: Monarch Waystation Registry

North America

• Pollinator Conservation Resource Center (Interactive) "Region-specific resources to aid in the planning, establishment, restoration, and maintenance of pollinator habitat.
  
  Welcome to the Pollinator Conservation Resource Center! Here we offer region-specific collections of publications, native plant and seed suppliers, and other resources to aid in planning, establishing, restoring, and maintaining pollinator habitat—as well as materials to help you learn about the various invertebrates you might encounter.
  
  To view resources relevant to where you live and work, start by selecting your region from the map or the list."

Grants & Funding

North America

USA

Texas

• Monarch Garden Grants "The Native Plant Society of Texas awards small grants to nature centers, schools, educational groups and others to help fund development of Monarch demonstration gardens or Monarch Waystations using native plants on public sites in Texas. The purpose of this program is to educate members, applicants, and the public about Monarch conservation and native plants, and to encourage restoration of Monarch habitats throughout the Texas migration flyway."