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Magnificent Journey of Migratory Monarchs

Magnificent Journey of Migratory Monarchs

Each winter, monarch butterflies make a magnificent migratory journey to avoid freezing temperatures and spend the winter in temperate locations. The most well-known and largest of these overwintering sites for monarchs occur on the coast of California and in central...
Magnificent Journey of Migratory Monarchs

The Incredible Journey of Monarch Butterflies

With their famous orange wings and incredible migration, monarch butterflies are one of nature’s most fascinating travelers. You can see them up close at Majestic Mariposas, Sept. 27 – Nov. 16 at Desert Botanical Garden. Learn more about these fascinating creatures...
Tracking Monarchs with Arizona Lottery Gives Back Support

Tracking Monarchs with Arizona Lottery Gives Back Support

Desert Botanical Garden is making exciting strides in monarch butterfly research thanks to a generous partnership with the Arizona Lottery Gives Back program. This year, the Garden is enhancing its efforts to track and understand monarch migration patterns in Arizona....
Western Monarch Butterfly Population Declines to Near Record Low

Western Monarch Butterfly Population Declines to Near Record Low

  When it comes to insect conservation, monarchs usually receive the most attention due to their popularity. We hear about them more than many other pollinators and insects, even though many insect species are likely at risk. This is because monarchs are widely...
Monarchs, Mexico, Milkweed

Monarchs, Mexico, Milkweed

Fall is an important season for butterflies at Desert Botanical Garden. As temperatures drop in North America, monarch butterflies begin a remarkable migration in search of warmer climates. Covering up to 3,000 miles, this journey is one of the most impressive...
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