Resources

Our FAQ page contains common questions the MLMP receives. Email us with other questions you don't find answered here.

Review our online training video series if you need a refresher on how to monitor with the MLMP.

Watch the recording of the 2026 virtual end of season wrap-up session. Featuring:
-Highlights of the great work done in 2026
-2026 monitoring results and what citizen science taught us about monarchs this year
-Exciting new MLMP changes and opportunities for next year
-Time for you to share your monarch monitoring stories and impressions of the year with fellow MLMP volunteers from across the continent

View the full list of MLMP activities here along with datasheets and instructions.

Learn more about the monarch life cycle, including identification tips for monarch eggs and for monarch larvae at their various instars (intervals between molts).

Check out our newsletters to stay up-to-date with MLMP offerings, news stories, and more.

Resources for trainers and announce a training session.

Why or Why Not? Today, captive rearing at home or through accredited institutions is not a widely supported species conservation measure. However, there is little risk in responsibly raising a few monarchs for enjoyment, education, or community science. Learn more about rearing monarchs and the current research regarding this practice.