Minneapolis Monarch Festival-Festival de la Monarca

03/17/2026

The eastern monarch butterfly population overwintering in Mexico’s oyamel fir forests occupied 2.93 hectares during the 2025-2026 overwintering season, according to the latest survey released by the World Wildlife Fund–Telmex Telcel Foundation Alliance (WWF) and Mexico’s National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP). This represents about a 64% increase compared to last year’s estimate of 1.79 hectares.

The eastern monarch butterfly population overwintering in Mexico’s oyamel fir forests occupied 2.93 hectares (7.24 acres) during the 2025-2026 overwintering season, according to the latest survey released by Mexico’s National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP) and WWF México.

This represents about a 64% increase compared to last year’s estimate of 1.79 hectares.

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09/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Minneapolis Monarch Festival-Festival de la Monarca this past Saturday! Even with a little rain, the festival was filled with music, food, art, and community as we celebrated monarchs and their incredible 2,300-mile migration from Minnesota to Mexico.

We are deeply grateful to all the volunteers, entertainers, vendors, and our co-hosts, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, as well as our wonderful supporters: U.S. Forest Service International Programs, Consulmex Saint Paul, Tierra Encantada, and Minnesota Waldorf School.

Events like this remind us how powerful it is when communities come together to celebrate nature and take action for conservation. Thank you for sharing in this joyful day!

09/09/2025

09/09/2025

08/30/2025

The next Minneapolis Monarch Festival will occur on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Festival celebrates the monarch butterfly amazing 2,300 mile migration from Minnesota to Mexico with music, food, dance, hands-on art, native plant sales and plenty of opportunities to get up close with monarch butterflies, learn about their habitats, and what you can do to make a difference.

Learn more at https://monarchfestival.org

08/29/2025

Mark your calendars to join us at the Monarch Festival on September 6, 2025, at Lake Nokomis Park! ASL interpreters will be present throughout the event. Learn more about the event at www.monarchfestival.org.

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Mark your calendars to join us at the Monarch Festival on September 6, 2025 at Lake Nokomis Park! ASL interpreters will be present throughout the event. Lear...

08/26/2025

Sábado 6 de Septiembre- El Festival de la Monarca
Comparte un día de música y aprendizaje con muchas actividades recreativas, música en vivo y la deliciosa comida de nuestra cultura.

Sábado 6 de Septiembre- El Festival de la MonarcaComparte un día de música y aprendizaje con muchas actividades recreativas, música en vivo y la deliciosa co...