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Monarch Roundup with Dr. Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón and David Mizejewski

Migratory monarch butterflies are one of the most beloved species in North 皇冠体育app官网平台. Their striking coloration, incredible annual migration, and close ties to Mexican culture make this small but mighty insect truly one-of-a-kind. Despite being so well-known, the migratory monarch’s conservation status is complex to understand. Which is it—are they endangered or not? Who gets to decide the monarch’s status? Join the Federation’s Monarch Recovery Strategist, Dr. Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón, and Naturalist, David Mizejewski, for an in-depth exploration of all things monarchs – their ecology, habitat, conservation status, and what the Federation is doing to protect this beloved insect.

Recorded April 24, 2024.

Our Experts

Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón, Ph.D.
Monarch Recovery Strategist

Rebeca holds a Ph.D. in Geomatics Engineering, major in Forest Hydrology (Univ. of Calgary). She has a decade of experience in monarch butterfly habitat restoration and conservation in the eastern U.S. flyway and Mexico overwintering grounds. As the Federation’s Monarch Recovery Strategist, she leads and facilitates the Federation-wide, science-based monarch conservation strategy. Rebeca also leads the Climate-Resilient Habitats and the Federation’s Monarch Stewards Program. Through her work, Rebeca aims to accelerate the recovery of disturbed ecosystems and create ecological connectivity with a climate lens. She serves in several external committees and working groups such as AFWA Mid-皇冠体育app官网平台 Monarch Technical Steering Committee. She was part of the scientific committee led by the Texas Park and Wildlife Department to rank the monarch as a Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Texas. In June of 2022, Rebeca attended the Monarch Butterfly Conservation Summit which resulted in a list of 11 recommendations to make significant progress on conserving the migratory monarch butterfly.

David Mizejewski
Naturalist

David Mizejewski is a naturalist, author and television presenter with the National Wildlife Federation. He holds a degree in Human and Natural Ecology from Emory University and has hosted television series on both Animal Planet and NatGeo WILD. He's dedicated to helping others understand and protect the natural world, especially by restoring wildlife habitat where people live—which is the subject of his bestselling garden how-to book “Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife.”

How You Can Help At Home

Want to make your home, garden, or community more monarch-friendly, but not sure where to start? Check out these helpful resources, hand-picked by David and Rebeca, to jumpstart your pro-pollinator journey:

• Monarchs rely on milkweed – they lay their eggs on the plant, and caterpillars can only consume milkweed as they grow. The shop at features many types of milkweed plants for purchase, so you can ensure you grow the correct variety for your region.
• David’s how-to guide, , will help you create wildlife-friendly gardens for monarchs and other species in your community. With over 200 photos and 17 step-by-step projects, the whole family can enjoy creating wildlife habitats right at home.
• Wondering why monarchs rely on milkweed, or why it’s important to plant native varieties rather than non-native? Check out this , featuring Rebeca, to learn more about the interdependence between monarchs and humans and how you can plant with purpose for these picky eaters.

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