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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 | Return of the Monarchs: Demystifying the Butterfly’s Journey
Originally presented November 13, 2023
The autumn monarch butterfly migration from Canada and the U.S. to the highlands of Central Mexico is the greatest of all insect migrations and the only known butterfly migration on Earth. Expedition Leader Charlie Reinertsen unravels the mysteries of one of the world’s most impressive natural wonders and explains the when, where, why and how of the monarch migration. Plus, learn how you can help protect this beautiful but endangered butterfly and experience this natural phenomenon for yourself!
The autumn monarch butterfly migration from Canada and the U.S. to the highlands of Central Mexico is the greatest of all insect migrations and the only known butterfly migration on Earth. Expedition Leader Charlie Reinertsen unravels the mysteries of one of the world’s most impressive natural wonders and explains the when, where, why and how of the monarch migration. Plus, learn how you can help protect this beautiful but endangered butterfly and experience this natural phenomenon for yourself!
WEBINAR | Know Before You Go: Kingdom of the Monarchs
Originally presented October 24, 2023
The forested Central Highlands of Mexico are the stage for one of nature’s most thrilling spectacles: the annual 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 what our accommodations are like in the small mountain town of Angangueo, and how we get to the butterflies (including on horseback!). She’ll also give us a sneak peek at the cultural attractions included on our unique itinerary, and the authentic local Mexican cuisine we enjoy -- a highlight of the trip for those who enjoy good food!
The forested Central Highlands of Mexico are the stage for one of nature’s most thrilling spectacles: the annual 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 what our accommodations are like in the small mountain town of Angangueo, and how we get to the butterflies (including on horseback!). She’ll also give us a sneak peek at the cultural attractions included on our unique itinerary, and the authentic local Mexican cuisine we enjoy -- a highlight of the trip for those who enjoy good food!
WEBINAR | Behind the Camera: Inside the Monarch’s Milkweed Kingdom
Originally presented August 1, 2023
Join conservation photographer and Expedition Leader Charlie Reinertsen on a photographic journey that feels straight out of an episode of The Magic School Bus. Shrink down to insect size as you explore milkweed prairies in the Adirondacks and fly alongside monarch butterflies during their annual migration to Michoacán, Mexico. Learn about the importance of milkweed to a wide variety of insects, the monarch migration, and how you can visit the Kingdom of the Monarchs for yourself.
Join conservation photographer and Expedition Leader Charlie Reinertsen on a photographic journey that feels straight out of an episode of The Magic School Bus. Shrink down to insect size as you explore milkweed prairies in the Adirondacks and fly alongside monarch butterflies during their annual migration to Michoacán, Mexico. Learn about the importance of milkweed to a wide variety of insects, the monarch migration, and how you can visit the Kingdom of the Monarchs for yourself.
WEBINAR | Chasing the Monarch Migration: My First Season Guiding in the Kingdom
Originally presented March 16, 2023
Get a firsthand account of the mind-blowing monarch butterfly migration in Mexico from a Nat Hab Expedition Leader who just spent a season guiding this trip for the first time.
Get a firsthand account of the mind-blowing monarch butterfly migration in Mexico from a Nat Hab Expedition Leader who just spent a season guiding this trip for the first time.
