Videos & Webinars
VIDEO | Endangered Migration: A Monarch Butterfly Story
The monarch butterfly migration to Mexico is at risk, with monarchs now listed as an endangered species. Local communities and WWF are protecting the forests where the butterflies overwinter. Now, we have the opportunity to help preserve monarch habitats here in the U.S.
VIDEO | Experience Mexico's Monarch Butterfly Migration
Each winter, millions of monarch butterflies migrate to the fir forests of Mexico's Central Highlands—watch this visual preview to see what it's like to walk among them, take photos, and listen to the air hum with the vibration of their wings!
VIDEO | How to Photograph Monarch Butterflies, with Court Whelan, Ph.D.
Find out how to take amazing pictures of the monarch butterfly migration in Mexico with nature photo expert Court Whelan. Get expert tips and techniques to enhance your photos of these butterflies!
VIDEO | Exploring Mexico's Monarch Forests
Watch thousands of monarch butterflies gathering in and flying around Mexico's alpine fir forest.
WEBINAR | Monarchs in Motion: Film Premiere and Q&A
Meet Mason Mirabile, a student film director whose short films raise awareness of pressing conservation issues. His new film about the monarch butterfly migration, Monarchs in Motion, has already received multiple awards and is debuting at film festivals around the world. Watch the 13-minute short, followed by a Q&A with Mason and Expedition Leader and videographer Charlie Reinertsen, who contributed footage and an interview for the film. Plus, learn about monarch conservation and how you can help protect these beloved butterflies.
WEBINAR | Conservation Connect: Nat Hab Year-End Conservation & Sustainability Review
You may know that Nat Hab is the world's first carbon-neutral travel company (humble brag), but our commitment to conservation goes beyond offsetting. Brooke Mitchell chats with Chief Sustainability Officer Court Whelan about our 2024 conservation successes and challenges, as well as our goals for 2025. Find out how sustainability and conservation travel go hand in hand, and learn more about our conservation programs, from philanthropy projects in the regions we visit to trip scholarships for inspiring eco-educators!
WEBINAR | Journey to the Kingdom of the Monarchs
Each winter, Mexico’s forested Central Highlands play host to one of nature's most thrilling spectacles: the migration of millions of monarch butterflies. Expedition Leader Melissa Silva shares everything you need to know before your Kingdom of the Monarchs adventure, from what to pack to stay warm at high altitudes, to where we stay and how we travel to see the butterflies (including on horseback). Find out about the cultural experiences included on our itinerary and the authentic local cuisine we enjoy—a highlight of the trip for foodies!