Gardening for Monarchs and More (Instructor-supported, Time-Bound)

Ready to turn your outdoor space—no matter how big or small—into a haven for monarchs and pollinators?

Join us for a instructor-supported, time-bound course of our popular Gardening for Monarchs and More course! This mostly self-paced course will walk you through the key steps to creating a vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden that supports monarch conservation and biodiversity. The course consists of several videos to watch on your own schedule and then 2 live sessions to attend to ask questions and get feedback on your garden plans.

 Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating a few containers on your balcony, this course is designed for gardeners of all experience levels with small spaces (containers to small community plots to backyards).

  • Class type: Instructor-supported, time-bound
  • Dates: June 1 - 26, 2026
  • Live Q&A Sessions:
    • June 9th 2:00-2:30 pm CT
    • June 16th 2:00-2:30 pm CT
Both sessions will be recorded and posted to the course for you to watch at your leisure.
  • Language: English
  • Instructors: Becca Krasky, Jenna Totz
  • Course Fee: $50 ($40 for students, teachers, and seniors)

Note that users will be prompted to create an account in order to register for and access the course.

If cost is a barrier to your participation and you would like to request financial support, please email learn@monarchjointventure.org.

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

Ready to turn your outdoor space—no matter how big or small—into a haven for monarchs and pollinators?

Join us for a instructor-supported, time-bound course of our popular Gardening for Monarchs and More course! This mostly self-paced course will walk you through the key steps to creating a vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden that supports monarch conservation and biodiversity. The course consists of several videos to watch on your own schedule and then 2 live sessions to attend to ask questions and get feedback on your garden plans. Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating a few containers on your balcony, this course is designed for gardeners of all experience levels with small spaces (containers to small community plots to backyards).

  • After attending these sessions, participants have access to all recorded sessions. Participants will have the opportunity throughout the course to ask questions via email or on discussion boards, as well as take part in monthly 'office hours.' These sessions are 30 minutes and are an open time to ask questions of MJV staff and the course platform and course content.
  • Clock hours (CEUs) can be given to educators for teacher license renewal, Master Gardeners/Naturalists looking for continuing education hours, and anyone else looking for a certificate. Just email us!

Testimonials

I loved [Gardening for Monarchs and More]! It will give you the basics and beyond to help you with your conservation efforts to improve Monarch habitat!!

Rob, Texas

I would recommend this and other MJV courses to anyone--whether a hobbyist gardener or anyone interested in lepidoptera research. MJV has done the work for us so we don't have to waste any time searching for answers. MJV is one of the most thorough, non-biased, and trusted science-based websites I have come across. There is no lack of information to learn! -

Amira, NH

This course gives so much important and reliable information about how to garden for monarchs and other pollinators. It makes it easy and is very encouraging. -Susie, CA

Course Curriculum

Week 1& 2/ June 1-14

Basics of Pollinator Gardens, Planning a Pollinator-Friendly Garden

Week 3&4 / June 15-26

Human Threats, Populations, and Conservation Actions

 

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