Arkansas Monarch Conservation Partnership
A group of citizens, conservation and agricultural organizations, government agencies, utilities and agribusinesses committed to the creation, enhancement, and conservation of monarch and pollinator habitat in Arkansas
Mission
Working together to create, enhance, and conserve monarch and pollinator habitat in The Natural State.
Vision
Our vision is to help Arkansans share appreciation for the importance and value of monarch butterflies and pollinators, and to work to conserve healthy habitats that support robust populations of these species across the natural states.
Current Goal
Expand communication and collaboration through partnership among organizations and individuals interested in supporting monarch butterfly and pollinator conservation. The partnership is seeking agency and individual collaborators who can help to educate, procure funding, and provide scientific research that will support monarch butterfly and pollinator conservation in Arkansas and throughout North America.
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Arkansas Native Plants List for Supporting Monarchs and Pollinators
The Partnership has created this list of native plants appropriate for plantings throughout Arkansas. Use this list to help guide your plantings for year-round blooms and support for pollinators. Download Plant List (PDF)
Wings of Hope: Monarchs in the Natural State
The "Wings of Hope" video was generously funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife with additional contributions from the Arkansas
Scholarly Publications about Monarch Butterflies
Since 1948 there have been approximately 1,152 scholarly publications that include Monarch Butterfly (including plural and scientific alternate versions of text) as part of the title, abstract, or as
Arkansas Monarch and Pollinator Forum 2018
November 1, 2018 Join us to discuss the importance of monarch butterflies and pollinators in Arkansas as we work to conserve these valuable resources. The Arkansas Monarch and Pollinator Conservation Plan is available online
Arkansas Monarch and Pollinator Conservation Plan
The Arkansas Monarch Conservation Partnership has developed the first draft of the Arkansas Monarch and Pollinator Conservation Plan. This plan represents a multi-level approach for the state of Arkansas that provides opportunities for individuals, organizations, and government to come together in support of the conservation and protection for monarch butterflies, pollinators, and their habitats.
