Symbolic Migration Checklist
Print, Follow, and Mail so your butterflies can migrate!

1) _____ I am Registered for Journey North (To Register >>) New participants only.

2) _____  I have Read the Travel Advisory. >>

3) _____  Our Butterflies are made exactly as follows. They:

  • Are no larger than 1/2 piece of paper (8 1/2" x 11") (See template >>)
  • Are made entirely from paper. (Please use recycled paper!)
  • Are flat, not 3 dimensional, and have no 3D decorations.
  • Include student's first name and the school's name & full address, clearly typed. (If using an address stamp--make sure your entire address is legible!)
  • Are ambassadors, and carry messages of support and gratitude to Mexican students, clearly typed. (See sample Spanish Phrases >>)

4) _____ Our Fall Mailing Envelope is exactly as follows (see example >>):

  • Is Postmarked by October 13, 2006
  • Contains no more than 30 butterflies. (1 envelope per 30 butterflies.)
  • Shows the exact number of butterflies enclosed, written on the front.
  • Contains a self-addressed return envelope for spring. (See below.)
  • Is addressed to: "Send a Monarch 2006" c/o Journey North, 19130 Highland Ave., Wayzata, MN 55391 USA (Fall 2006 address only!)

5) _____ Our Spring Return Envelope is as follows (see example >>):

  • Has exactly $2.00 postage (stamps only) affixed for the return trip from MN.
  • Canadian Mail: Choices are: $2 Canadian postage, $2 US postage, or 3 International Reply Coupons (IRC)
  • We DID NOT use a postage meter, or a PRIORITY MAIL envelope, and no tape is covering the stamps.
  • Is self-addressed with teacher's name and school's full address.
  • Has Journey North's return address in the upper left hand corner of the envelope.
  • Shows the exact number of butterflies we sent, written on the front.
  • Is BIG (at least 10" x 13"). (The contents of the spring envelope will be bigger and heavier. We don't want to wrinkle and fold your butterflies!)

6) _____ Our Support for Monarch Conservation in Mexico is enclosed.

  • An optional donation for the Monarch Butterfly's winter home is enclosed.
  • Our check is payable to the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Foundation >>
  • Our own name and school are written on the check (so we can be recognized).
  • The outside of our fall shipping envelope proudly proclaims: "We're Helping Monarchs!"

Don't Miss The Trip!
Please follow these directions so we don't have to return your butterflies.
Postmark Deadline: October 13, 2006.