Monarch Butterflies

News Fall 2018

Watch the season’s story unfold.

Dr. Lincoln Brower

July 23, 2018

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Farewell, Dr. Lincoln Brower

Image of a monarch butterfly caterpillar eating milkweed.

August 1, 2018

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Fall Migration Starts this Month

Monarch butterflies roosting in Dell Rapids, SD.

August 23, 2018

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Fall Migration is Underway!

Monarch butterflies roosting in Tawas Point, Michigan

August 30, 2018

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Roosts Reveal Pathways

Monarch butterflies nectaring in Rochester, VT

September 6, 2018

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On the Nectar Trail

Monarch Butterflies roosting by Jackie Riley

September 13, 2018

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A Grand Exodus

Monarch in flight

September 20, 2018

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An Endless Parade

Monarch Butterflies Roosting by Arlene Holderness

September 27, 2018

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Riding North Winds

Monarch Butterflies by Elizabeth Fox

October 4, 2018

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Riding Ridges, Traveling Coastlines

Monarch Butterflies by Kelly Bostian, Outdoor Editor of the Tulsa World

October 11, 2018

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Wave After Wave

Monarch Butterflies by Dale Clark

October 18, 2018

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Cold Holds Butterflies Back

"Monarch Butterfly union of three nations," says the road sign near the border.

October 25, 2018

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Crossing into Mexico

Monitoring the Monarch's Arrival in Mexico

November 1, 2018

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Waiting for First Arrivals

Monarchs arriving at winter sanctuaries in Mexico

November 7, 2018

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They're Here!

Monarch butterflies at winter sanctuaries in Mexico

December 1, 2018

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The Overwintering Season

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