The Monarch Lava Monitoring Project (MLMP) will hold a free training workshop on Sunday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brighton Recreation Center. Participants will learn monarch butterfly biology & conservation, site monitoring protocols and how to enter your data, along with time to practice in the field.
Monarch butterflies will soon return to our region in search of milkweed and nectar, but their populations across the country are in decline and at risk. If you are concerned about this decline and want to help, please consider joining our growing network of Colorado Monarch Ambassadors and monitoring monarch habitat near you. Volunteer help is needed to understand the monarchs’ habitat needs to aid in the conservation of this migratory species.
No prior experience is needed. MLMP training is free, but registration is required. Optional monitoring kits will be available for $30. Participants should bring their own lunch and drink.
The Monarch Larva Monitoring Project is a long-term project focused on understanding the monarch’s breeding habitat in the United States and Canada. MLMP volunteers typically spend one hour in the field each week monitoring their milkweed patch for eggs & caterpillars. Data from the project is helping inform critical national monarch conservation actions.
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