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.
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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!
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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!
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VIDEO | Exploring Mexico's Monarch Forests
Watch thousands of monarch butterflies gathering in and flying around Mexico's alpine fir forest.
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WEBINAR | Mexican Jaguar: The Mighty Mayan Balam
Originally presented October 2, 2024
Jaguars hold a precarious position in Mexican culture, regarded as maneaters and pests by some and gods by others. But the truth lies somewhere in between. Mexico Expedition Leader Melissa Silva offers a balanced view of this controversial cat, from its natural history and biology to its place in ancient Mayan mythology. Discover the similarities and differences between jaguars that live in Mexico and those in South America, learn what’s being done to protect these endangered felines, and find out where to see them in the wild for yourself.
Jaguars hold a precarious position in Mexican culture, regarded as maneaters and pests by some and gods by others. But the truth lies somewhere in between. Mexico Expedition Leader Melissa Silva offers a balanced view of this controversial cat, from its natural history and biology to its place in ancient Mayan mythology. Discover the similarities and differences between jaguars that live in Mexico and those in South America, learn what’s being done to protect these endangered felines, and find out where to see them in the wild for yourself.
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WEBINAR | Inside Our Women in the Wild Adventures
Originally presented September 17, 2024
Wonder what it’s like to experience wild nature amid the camaraderie of an all-women group? Our guests on these popular adventures often tell us they feel more comfortable in an all-women setting, especially when it comes to trying new things—from snowshoeing to kayaking with belugas to camping in brown bear territory. Expedition Leaders Judy Wilson and Jessica Morgan discuss our empowering Women in the Wild trips and the positive impact they have on our travelers. Not only are these adventures women-only and women-led, but the itineraries have a special focus on the contributions of women in the destinations we visit.
Wonder what it’s like to experience wild nature amid the camaraderie of an all-women group? Our guests on these popular adventures often tell us they feel more comfortable in an all-women setting, especially when it comes to trying new things—from snowshoeing to kayaking with belugas to camping in brown bear territory. Expedition Leaders Judy Wilson and Jessica Morgan discuss our empowering Women in the Wild trips and the positive impact they have on our travelers. Not only are these adventures women-only and women-led, but the itineraries have a special focus on the contributions of women in the destinations we visit.
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WEBINAR | Monarchs in Motion: Understanding the Importance of Their Epic Migration
Originally presented August 14, 2024
The 3,000-mile annual migration of monarch butterflies from southern Canada to Mexico is an extraordinary journey, vital for pollination and ecosystem health. It also holds profound cultural significance for many people who witness the monarchs’ flight each year. Biologist Eric Ramirez explores the role monarch butterflies play in communities along their route, diving into their important ecological role and how the butterflies have become a potent symbol of unity and connection among the cultures that exist in their midst.
The 3,000-mile annual migration of monarch butterflies from southern Canada to Mexico is an extraordinary journey, vital for pollination and ecosystem health. It also holds profound cultural significance for many people who witness the monarchs’ flight each year. Biologist Eric Ramirez explores the role monarch butterflies play in communities along their route, diving into their important ecological role and how the butterflies have become a potent symbol of unity and connection among the cultures that exist in their midst.
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