Mark your calendar for the Kansas Monarch Conservation Workshop May 22nd at the Kansas – Manhattan Plant Materials Center, 3800 S. 20th St. Manhattan, KS 66502-9535. It is hosted by Monarch Joint Venture.
This workshop is scheduled in response to the significant conservation concerns surrounding the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed as threatened with a 4d Rule in December 2024.
The Kansas Pollinator Conservation Workshop aims to:
- Gain insights into the status of the monarch population and familiarize participants with the listing process under the Endangered Species Act.
- Explore the intricacies of monarch biology in North America.
- Discuss pollinator habitat management and resources for funding efforts.
- Understand Monarch Monitoring Protocols and receive an overview of the Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program (IMMP).
- Connect with local state and federal partners
There is no fee to attend, however, lunch will not be provided.
Tips for Attending
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Please fill out the google form below before the workshop. Even if you have registered with MJV, the form will gather metrics needed for their grant reporting. Monarch Joint Venture appreciate your participation.
- Please bring your lunch. We will only have an hour scheduled for lunch. Plus, if you bring your lunch you can network with others during that break.
- Dress for the field. We will be practicing the survey protocols outside, so please dress accordingly.
- Bring a butterfly net if you have one.
- Bring a water bottle.
- Bring tick spray, and we highly recommend treating your clothes with permethrin.
- Think about what are some of your biggest issues when it comes to getting quality pollinator habitat on the ground (examples: knowledge and data gaps around pollinators, accessing funding opportunities, upper management buy-in on pollinator habitat)
- Wear organizational name tags if you have one.
For more information or to register, please contact mmanzanares@monarchjointventure.org.
About Monarch Joint Venture
Recognizing the importance of the monarch butterfly and its potential listing, which could significantly impact various federal agencies, the DoD has entered into a cooperative initiative with the Monarch Joint Venture (MJV). Among other objectives, their agreement aims to integrate DoD staff into broader monarch conservation networks including federal agencies such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Forest Service, USFWS and state regulatory partners. This highlights the commitment of not only the DoD but also other federal agencies to the conservation of the monarch butterfly.
Through this initiative, MJV has successfully conducted monarch workshops for multiple federal agencies leveraging their extensive partnership network across the country. These workshops have strengthened partnerships across state and federal networks and fostered regional collaboration.
