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Dates: Wednesdays, June 29 - August 3, 2022
Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm Central TimeLanguage: English
Instructors: Laura Lukens, Jennifer Thieme, Kristen Nelson, Jake Koenig
Course Fee: $200
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. Partial scholarships are available along with a limited number of full scholarships.
The Complete Monarch Essentials is a six-week online course, taught by Monarch Joint Venture staff, that provides foundational knowledge of monarch butterfly ecology, threats, and the effective conservation actions that everyone can take to help protect this valuable species and support thriving pollinator ecosystems. You will come away with knowledge and practical information about monarch biology, migration, threats and pressures, and conservation research and action strategies. Units on community science and establishing monarch habitat include resources that can help you connect with existing programs and projects, or get started creating habitat on your own. Instructors and students meet live weekly, but each session is recorded for later viewing.
General Overview, Life Cycle, & Breeding Biology
In week one, students learn about the monarch butterfly life cycle, their global distribution, reproductive biology, habitat requirements, and more.
Migration & Overwintering Biology
Week two's lesson takes a deep dive into the North American monarch migrations, population dynamics, overwintering biology, and more.
Population Status, Threats, & Stressors
Learn about the health and status of the North American monarch populations and explore the threats and stressors they face as they complete their annual life cycle.
Conservation Goals & Strategies for Recovery
Week four provides an overview of existing conservation plans, population and habitat goals, and strategies designed to recover North American monarch populations. Students will also learn about actions organizations are taking to protect monarchs.
Revegetating our Landscapes: Planting & Managing Native Habitat
One of the most significant actions we can take to help monarchs is to plant native habitat. Learn about how you can contribute in week five's lesson on creating habitat in a variety of landscape types.
Community Science: Deepening our Understanding of Monarchs, Habitat & Threats
Another important conservation action is collecting data to better understand monarch population dynamics, threats, and needs. Learn about how you can contribute by participating in community science programs.
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