The 2023 Monarch Blitz this summer was a success. Thank you for all of your contributions to this international effort. Fall monarch migration is well underway. In this news update, read more about the Blitz, catch up on the Eastern and Western monarch populations, and learn about an example of how Journey North data is being used in the field with NatureServe.

By Barb Rosenstock, Illustrated by Erika Meza

Monarch activity is ramping up as preparations for fall migration begin. When you see a monarch at any life stage, we want to know. Contribute your observations of adult monarchs, eggs, larvae, and roosts to help track the fall migration with the Journey North community.