
Each year there are four to six generations of monarchs. Starting August monarchs begin their annual migration which is up to 5000 km. The monarchs fly over Canada and USA to Mexico, where they stay to hibernate. When releasing monarchs, a sticker can be carefully placed on one of their wings. If the butterfly is spotted in any three countries, they are reported and updated in a database. Can you imagine releasing a monarch butterfly right here in Canada and about 2 months later it is found in Mexico?
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Hey, I would like to inquire about tagging this year! I’m in Ontario, Canada.
Thank you so much!
Dear Amber,
Thank you for your message. The monarch tagging program is offered by https://monarchwatch.org/
Please visit their website to learn more about tagging and how to order them for your monarchs. Please email our team directly at info@monarchbutterflies.ca if you have any further questions or concerns, we will be delighted to answer them.
Regards,
The Monarch Team
I’m interested in volunteering for the tagging program I am maybe too late but could get a week or two in I live near Rosetta Maclean Park I’m in the beach in Toronto
Dear Pam,
Thank you for your comment. Please email our team info@monarchbutterflies.ca for any questions you may have and our team will have a dedicated team member reach out to you.