Summer is Near. Reporting Continues.

Eastern Monarch Population

Eastern Monarch Spring 2023 Report #10

Monarchs continue to approach the northern limits of their breeding range in Canada. The leading edge is hovering again this week as far north as Saskatchewan (latitude 52°N). Up to this point, the northernmost reports are from Rosthern, SK. And as migration winds down and more monarchs settle in to breeding grounds, reports of eggs, larvae, and milkweed are rising in the Upper Midwest, Southern Ontario, and New England.

Read more in the Eastern Monarch Spring 2023 Report #10»

Western Monarch Population

Letter from Gail Morris: Western Monarch Spring 2023 Report #12

In the Western U.S., an increase in monarch reporting brings a sense of relief. Gail Morris writes, "After several weeks of sparse reports, the Western states lit up with monarch first sightings reports all the way into Canada this week."

Read more in Gail Morris’ Letter: Western Monarch Spring 2023 Report #12»

Summer Fun: Keep Reporting!

As summer approaches and migration winds down, continue to report your observations under these reporting categories:

• Monarch Adult Sighted
• Monarch Egg Sighted
• Monarch Larva Sighted
• Monarch Other Observations
• Milkweed Sighted

Pollinator Week Is Coming Up

Pollinator Week is June 19–25. It’s a time to celebrate monarchs and other pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. There are many ways to participate, including joining our Pollinator Patch mapping effort. We can all play our part to secure a healthier, more sustainable future for pollinators.

2023 International Monarch Monitoring Blitz

Save the dates: the 2023 International Monarch Monitoring Blitz is July 28–August 6. Over these ten days, join thousands of volunteers across North America to look for monarchs and milkweed, and report your observations to Journey North. More information to come – stay tuned!

Learn more about the International Monarch Monitoring Blitz>>