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Monarch Citizen Science Workshop (Boerne)

March 28 @ 9:00 am 5:00 pm

Are you passionate about monarch butterflies and their conservation? Here’s your chance to make a meaningful impact as a Citizen Scientist! Join us for an exciting workshop that plays a vital role in the Tri-National monarch conservation efforts.

The National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Stewards Program is hosting a
Citizen Science Workshop on March 28th at the Cibolo Center for Conservation in Boerne, TX

Click the following link to register!: https://bit.ly/CitSciBTX

Key Topics Include…

  • Understanding and utilizing the Larvae Monitoring Protocol (MLMP)
  • Testing for the Ophryocystis elektroscirrha (OE) protozoan parasite (Monarch Health)
  • Monarch tagging techniques for fall migration tracking
  • Collecting data on monarch sightings and reporting to esteemed organizations like Monarch Health Lab, Monarch Watch, and Journey North
  • Efficiently using iNaturalist and the Texas Nature Tracker as platforms for species identification and collecting specific monarch data