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Butterfly
WHAT WE DO

Get sponsors to pledge support.

Butterflies
OUR EVENTS

The premiere global butterfly counting competition.

Butterfly on Branch
OUR PROJECTS

Funds raised support butterfly conservation activities internationally.

Butterfly
GET INVOLVED

Register a team!

ABOUT 

Butterflying  is the act of observing butterflies and maintaining lists of what you saw on formal or informal walks or counts. It is great for people of all ages & backgrounds. Butterfliers contribute to community science initiatives, enjoy the company of others, all while getting exercise in the outdoors.

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The Butterflying World Series is the fun competition that generates money for butterfly conservation. Teams register and secure pledges for the total number of species or individual butterflies they observe during a pre-determined time period. You can participate on your own from the comfort of your home garden or as part of a group that travels to natural areas. There are count periods that range from a single day or a week to recurring monthly events. The Butterflying World Series has something for everyone! Competitions are broken down by region as well so the winners of one area can compete with those from others. Data is contributed to community science organizations to track butterfly population trends. Revenue supports the conservation & education mission of Sustainable Monarch (https://www.sustainablemonarch.org/).  

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Since the 1980's butterflies have declined by HALF generally & some like Monarchs are doing worse. The primary cause is habitat loss. The habitat butterflies require is the same used by birds to raise their young, feeding on caterpillars. Scaling conservation up to the landscape level is critical for maintaining butterflies long term. 

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Observing butterflies casually or part of a formal group is great fun and a wonderful way to contribute to research projects.

CONTACT >

T: 434-258-4232

E: marcus@sustainablemonarch.org

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