All about Monarchs

Monarch-friendly city

Montréal First City in Canada to Receive GOLD Certification

This recognition reflects the commitment it made in 2017 under the National Wildlife Federation’s initiative. It’s purpose, intended exclusively for municipalities, is to implement concrete measures to restore and protect monarch habitat over the entire length of the butterfly’s migration corridor and to encourage people to get involved in its preservation.

To be certified as a monarch-friendly community, a municipality must complete 8 requirements for Bronze certification, 15 for Silver and 24 for Gold. The Canadian chapter of the program is managed by the David Suzuki Foundation.

Pledge to help save monarch butterflies – City of Montréal

Where there are monarchs, there’s bound to be milkweed

Mission Monarch

Mission Monarch is a scientific project devoted to monarch butterfly conservation through research, citizen science and education. To take part, there’s nothing simpler: locate some milkweed (the monarch’s host plant), check whether there are any caterpillars, and turn in your observations. It’s easy!

Help monarchs by making them feel at home

Monarch Oasis

Create an attractive haven for these wonderful migratory insects by growing milkweed and nectar-producing plants. Your garden will become a place where you can observe these flamboyant Lepidoptera at your leisure. At the same time, you will help protect a migration phenomenon that is unique in the world and, unfortunately, in decline.