Monarch Watch

A diverse natural community thrives in the milkweed growing along our highways and woodland edges; in our open fields, fragmented prairies and vacant lots; and in our lovingly tended gardens. Several kinds of insects depend on milkweed as a food source. The best known of these are the monarch butterflies whose late summer generation graduates from milkweed nurseries all over North America to join in an impressive migration. Some fly as far as 4800 kilometers (3000 miles) from the northern...

Monarch Come Play with Me was written and designed for children between the ages of 3 and 9. The text, written for early second grade readers, revolves around the similarities and differences between the development of monarchs and the development of children. An informational text at the end of the book introduces readers to the process of scientific discovery through the story of Dr. Fred and Norah Urquhart's search - with the help of many citizen...

The 18" x 22" poster illustrates the transformation of the Monarch from egg to adult and includes the approximate age at each stage. This item ships individually in a poster tube

Our Monarch Metamorphosis T-shirt features a colorful illustration of monarch metamorphosis from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. The question posed on the front is answered on the back. The Monarch Watch logo is printed on the sleeve.100% cotton t-shirt (natural) printed front and back with water-based ink for your comfort and our environment.Available in Adult and Youth Sizes. ...

Our Monarch Metamorphosis T-shirt features a colorful illustration of monarch metamorphosis from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. The question posed on the front is answered on the back. The Monarch Watch logo is printed on the sleeve.100% cotton t-shirt (natural) printed front and back with water-based ink for your comfort and our environment.Available in Adult and Youth Sizes. ...

This 18" x 24" poster illustrates the fall and spring migrations of the North American monarch butterfly populations (both east and west of the Rocky Mountains). Overwintering areas are also mapped. This item ships individually in a poster tube

Our Bookmark Pack includes a total of 60 bookmarks (10 each of 6 designs). Each bookmark (approximately 2" x 8") features a beautiful photo on the front and related information on the back. Themes include monarch conservation, monarch research, monarch facts, Monarch Waystations, and more! These bookmarks are a great way to promote monarch conservation awareness and make wonderful giveaways for students or anyone interested in monarch butterflies.Design, photography, and illustrations by Ron...

On November 16, 2009 three monarch caterpillars from Monarch Watch lifted off with the space shuttle Atlantis (STS-129), destined for the International Space Station. Thousands of "Monarchs in Space" participants raised monarchs in the classroom or at home and watched as the monarchs on the ISS completed their development and emerged as adult butterflies - the first monarchs in space! This commemorative 24" x 36" poster features more than 70 images (including lots of participant photos) and a...