Mission Monarch

As part of the International Monarch Monitoring Blitz, Les Amis de la montagne are joining forces with efforts led in Québec by Espace pour la vie, and with initiatives across North America, to protect and conserve the monarch butterfly. This participatory science project aims to document the monarch’s reproductive and migratory success.

Please note this activity is offered in French, but questions in English are welcome.

Meeting point: In front of the Smith House, 1260 Remembrance Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 1A2

Dates and Schedule:

Material and participation criteria:

• No prior knowledge is required to participate in these volunteer activities. They are supervised by the conservation team and always include explanations of the objectives, techniques, and safety guidelines.
• Magnifying glasses, data sheets and pencils will be provided on-site. 
• Closed-toe shoes are mandatory, and wearing long pants is strongly recommended.
• The minimum age to participate in this activity is 14 years old.            

Weather:

• To ensure everyone's safety, we monitor the weather in the days leading up to the activity. If adverse weather conditions are forecast 24 hours before the event, it will be cancelled. An email will be sent to notify you.

Cancellation of the activity:

The activity will be cancelled in the event of:

• Thunderstorms
• Winds and/or gusts over 60 km/h
• Heat index above 38°C
• Air quality index over 100

Register here!