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Tag: monarch butterfly week

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Growing our next generation of conservationists

1,000 teachers in over 700 schools across Canada are planting milkweed seeds with WWF. Check out how the plants and plans are growing at a few of these schools! ... Read More
1,000 teachers in over 700 schools across Canada are planting milkweed seeds with WWF. Check out how the plants...
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Successful School Butterfly Gardens

Starting a butterfly garden at your school is one way to cultivate a love of nature in your students and help the monarchs. Check out this roundup of tips and photos from Canadian schools... Read More
Starting a butterfly garden at your school is one way to cultivate a love of nature in your students...
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Are you a green thumb? The monarchs need your help!

Common milkweed, has declined considerably in Canada and the U.S. recently. Learn why this is impacting monarch butterflies and how you can help. Read More
Common milkweed, has declined considerably in Canada and the U.S. recently. Learn why this is impacting monarch butterflies and...
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Monarch conservation in the US

As part of WWF’s Monarch Butterfly Week, we spoke with Dr. Karen Oberhauser and Wendy Caldwell of the Monarch Joint Venture about ongoing efforts to support monarch breeding and migration in the US. Read More
As part of WWF’s Monarch Butterfly Week, we spoke with Dr. Karen Oberhauser and Wendy Caldwell of the Monarch...
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Where do monarchs come from?

Do you know what an instar is? What about hemolymph? Get a quick lesson about monarch metamorphosis! Read More
Do you know what an instar is? What about hemolymph? Get a quick lesson about monarch metamorphosis!
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Protect the Monarch Forest

As part of WWF’s Monarch Butterfly Week, we spoke with Jorge Rickards G., Conservation Director at WWF Mexico, about the species in their wintering habitat. Read More
As part of WWF’s Monarch Butterfly Week, we spoke with Jorge Rickards G., Conservation Director at WWF Mexico, about...
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Our fascination with monarchs

People seem to have a deep appreciation for monarchs and know something about its impressive migratory routes, even if they are not big nature buffs. Where does this fascination come from? Read More
People seem to have a deep appreciation for monarchs and know something about its impressive migratory routes, even if...
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Crafts to Celebrate Monarchs

Celebrate Monarch Butterfly Week with these two butterfly crafts, perfect for your classroom or kitchen table. Read More
Celebrate Monarch Butterfly Week with these two butterfly crafts, perfect for your classroom or kitchen table.
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Welcome Monarchs Home

As part of WWF’s Monarch Butterfly Week, we spoke with Steven Price, a senior conservation expert at WWF-Canada, about the species as they undertake their journey north. Read More
As part of WWF’s Monarch Butterfly Week, we spoke with Steven Price, a senior conservation expert at WWF-Canada, about...
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Tiny butterflies connect children with nature

Meet Laurel Merriam, a Schools for a Living Planet teacher and one of four monarch experts participating in WWF’s Google Hangout this Thursday, May 8. Read More
Meet Laurel Merriam, a Schools for a Living Planet teacher and one of four monarch experts participating in WWF’s...
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Introducing…Monarch Butterfly Week!

Join us for Monarch Butterfly Week! From May 5 through 9, we are going to be sharing amazing stories, facts and photos with you about the monarch butterfly. Read More
Join us for Monarch Butterfly Week! From May 5 through 9, we are going to be sharing amazing stories,...
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North American Leaders Commit to Protecting Monarch Butterfly Migration

In February 2014, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, U.S. President Barack Obama, and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto committed their nations to taking steps to protect the monarch butterfly migration across North America. Read More
In February 2014, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, U.S. President Barack Obama, and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto committed...
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