Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Every winter a quiet magic unfolds along the California coast. Tens of thousands of western monarch butterflies cluster together in eucalyptus, pine, and cypress groves to endure the chilly months. Yet, this remarkable phenomenon is diminishing, as their populations have plummeted by nearly 95% since the 1980’s due to climate change, habitat loss, and pesticide use.
Join us for an engaging discussion with biologist Melissa Burns on monarch butterflies. Discover the value of pollinators and the prevalent threats they face. Explore the known and unknown aspects of overwintering monarchs, monarch migration, and the innovative technologies used to help researchers and conservationists learn more about how to protect and recover this iconic species. Learn about the conservation initiatives aimed at safeguarding monarchs and other native insect pollinators for these vital species and how you can get involved.
Sponsors:
Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Downtown
Ralph and Hazel Osborn and Lois J. Roork Charitable Trust
Stephen and Brenda Olson
Every winter a quiet magic unfolds along the California coast. Tens of thousands of western monarch butterflies cluster together in eucalyptus, pine, and cypress groves to endure the chilly months. Yet, this remarkable phenomenon is diminishing, as their populations have plummeted by nearly 95% since the 1980’s due to climate change, habitat loss, and pesticide use.
Join us for an engaging discussion with biologist Melissa Burns on monarch butterflies. Discover the value of pollinators and the prevalent threats they face. Explore the known and unknown aspects of overwintering monarchs, monarch migration, and the innovative technologies used to help researchers and conservationists learn more about how to protect and recover this iconic species. Learn about the conservation initiatives aimed at safeguarding monarchs and other native insect pollinators for these vital species and how you can get involved.
Sponsors:
Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Downtown
Ralph and Hazel Osborn and Lois J. Roork Charitable Trust
Stephen and Brenda Olson
