Every Observation Matters!
31 July to 9 August 2026
The International Monarch Monitoring Blitz is an annual North American event dedicated to research aimed at protecting the monarch butterfly.
The goal? To take a snapshot of the presence of milkweed and monarch butterflies in your area.
We can all contribute to the Blitz by participating in Mission Monarch from July 31 to August 9.
2026 Activities!
Several events will take place across North America during the Blitz. Here is a list of events taking place in Canada. Join us!
Eco-quartier Educational Booth
- Where: Lachine, Promenade Père Marquette, next to the fur trade at Lachine national historic site
- Quand : july 31, 2026
- Horaire : from 2 PM to 6 PM
Description: visit the Éco-quartier Educational Booth to learn more about the monarch butterfly, its fascinating migration, and how to use citizen science to protect it. The team will answer your questions and provide you with all the materials you need to start identifying monarch butterflies and milkweed plants. For more information, check out the event’s Facebook page (coming soon).
Educational outreach activity and survey at HLF Farm 
- Where: HLF Farm, Lac-Simon
- When: august 2 and 9, 2026
- Time: from 1 PM to 4 PM
Description : This free activity is the ultimate agritourism experience for learning more about the monarch butterfly and the ALUS program in the Outaouais region. A visit to the HLF Farm at Lac Simon will give you the opportunity to learn about the importance of habitat protection and milkweed in the context of organic vegetable farming. You’ll also be able to explore windbreaks and riparian strips established through the ALUS program. This unique experience will not only allow you to observe these features but also to actively contribute to the Mission Monarch citizen science program. For more information, here is the link to the Facebook event (coming soon) and the HLF Farm website.
Booths and outreah activities lors des Butineries
- Where: (coming soon)
- When: (coming soon)
- Time: (coming soon)
Description: les Butineries is a family-friendly event featuring fun activities inspired by pollinating insects, information booths that encourage interaction with experts, and two unique evenings for observing nocturnal insects in a festive atmosphere. It’s all FREE!
If you would like to learn more about the 2026 International Monarch Monitoring Blitz, visit the Commission for Environmental Cooperation’s Blitz website.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page (coming soon), read our Save the Date Newsletter, or simply send us an email!
