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Metamorphose our world.

Together, let's create a sustainable future for monarch butterflies and wildlife.

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18,150

Native Flora Planted

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1,400+

50,000+

Citizen Science Data Collected

Individuals Reached

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23

Countries Impacted

Our Work in Action

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About Us

Monarchs Matter is an environmental nonprofit organization based in Long Island, New York dedicated to combating biodiversity loss and climate change by sharing the captivating story and metamorphosis of the monarch butterfly.

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With the eastern migratory monarch population declining more than 80% in the last three decades, we take action by restoring monarch habitat in the US and Mexico, raising awareness through community workshops and international webinars, and empowering youth to fight biodiversity loss in our Raise, Tag, and Release (RTR) Summer Program.

Our community says...
"The experience at the Raise, Tag, and Release Program has been a magical experience that I will surely never forget. I am so delighted that I have had the opportunity to raise butterflies, take all of the information I have learned, and pass it on to other people."

Hasana Sayeed

Monarchs Need Your Voice

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public support to pass their proposal to protect monarch butterflies under the Endangered Species Act. Use our guide to write an impactful public comment and give monarchs a fighting chance.

Take Action

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Raise, Tag, & Release (RTR) Summer Program

​Hands-on summer program for middle and high schoolers. Raise monarch butterflies to contribute to monarch research, receive milkweed to plant in your home, and learn about your role in biodiversity and the environment! Volunteer hours and stipend available.

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Start a Chapter

Are you passionate about monarch conservation but can’t find a monarch program in your local area? Explore our step-by-step guide to kickstart a Monarchs Matter chapter in your community, and let’s collaborate to bring it to life!

Reforest Overwintering Habitat

Due to deforestation, monarch butterflies' overwintering habitat is dwindling—and with it, the monarch population. Learn how you can get involved in reforestation efforts and play a role in creating a sustainable future for monarch butterflies.

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Build a Monarch Waystation

One of the easiest and most effective ways to support monarch butterflies is to create and certify a Monarch Waystation by growing native milkweed and nectar plants. Learn how Monarchs Matter can help you get started for free!

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BEAM Webinar Series

Knowledge is the foundation for environmental action. That's why we created our BEAM (Biodiversity Education & Awareness Matter) webinar series: to shine a beam of light on biodiversity loss—a global problem that needs global action.

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Monarch Meetups

Learn how to join our upcoming events, and explore our timeline to view our past activities, including blogs that provide valuable resources and insights shared by our speakers and partners.

Featured Blogs

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Gain insights from rewilding experts who shared their stories and tips for creating a native habitat and protecting monarchs on a budget.

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From a tiny egg to the iconic adult butterfly—learn how you can raise monarch butterflies at home to witness their incredible metamorphosis.

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Become a citizen scientist to provide up-to-date observation data for researchers to develop effective conservation strategies for monarchs!

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With the 80% migratory monarch population decline, planting milkweed—the sole food source of monarch larva—has become more critical ever.

Join the Flutter!

@monarchs_matter

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