The Journey South Has Begun
Time to think about the fall migration. During August, the monarch super generation will emerge and start their migratory journey south.
Time to think about the fall migration. During August, the monarch super generation will emerge and start their migratory journey south.
From July 28 – August 6, report your observations of monarchs and milkweed to Journey North for the 7th International Monarch Monitoring Blitz.
Published: 06/14/2023
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 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (latitude 52°N).
This is our final Monarch & Milkweed news update for spring 2023. Thank you for following along and sharing your observations. Please continue to report observations of adult monarchs, monarch eggs and larvae, and milkweed throughout summer. And mark your calendars: Pollinator Week is June 19–25, and the International Monarch Monitoring Blitz is July 28–August 6.