Author: André-Philippe Drapeau Picard

By Daphné Laurier Montpetit Mission Monarch coordinator From July 29th to August 6th was held the second Mission Monarch Blitz. This year again, the participation (of the citizens and monarchs!) exceeded the expectations. Here is a summary of the week, in numbers. 249 During the nine days of the Blitz, 115 participants submitted more than… Continue reading A breathtaking Blitz!

By Daphné Laurier Montpetit Coordinator of the Mission monarch project In December, the Committee on the Status of Endengered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) released its latest list of endangered species. Among the list is the monarch, whom the Committee recommends qualify as “Endangered”. What impact can this new designation have on the population of the… Continue reading The monarch, an endangered species?

By Daphné Laurier Montpetit Mission Monarch coordinator   If my first experience running a half marathon taught me something, it’s that 21 kilometers is long! Imagine the 4000 km that monarchs must travel to reach their wintering grounds. As the first champions are crossing the finish line of the state of Michoacán, Mexico, one wonders… Continue reading Why do monarchs migrate?

By Daphné Laurier Montpetit Mission Monarch coordinator Tree leaves are becoming as bright as monarchs’ wings, and it’s time to say goodbye to our favorite butterflies. The monarchs you observed during summer (maybe even as caterpillars!) are leaving us for the trip of a lifetime. As you are reading this, they are travelling towards the… Continue reading “So long, and thanks for the milkweed!”

By Daphné Laurier Montpetit Coordinator of the Mission monarch project … but not all orange butterflies are monarchs ! At the beginning of summer, we might be impatient to see a familiar black and orange butterfly, but we must stay vigilent. Butterfly species that are not monarchs show similar patterns and colors. Even the best… Continue reading All monarchs are orange…