This Week's Update Includes:

• News: Global Connections Build Local Pride
• Explore Winter Habitat: Photo Gallery
• The Migration: Maps and Journal

"The students were amazed to realize how rare our oyamel forest actually is! They were proud to learn that our part of the world is unique and important," Estela said. "Now they see the forest that surrounds us with new eyes, and they see themselves as part of an international community."

Monarch butterflies form their winter colonies in oyamel fir trees. This winter, Estela helped each school plant their own oyamel tree as a symbol of Mexico's role in protecting the monarch's winter habitat.

Who Received Your Ambassador Butterfly?
Watch for an announcement soon! We're about to open a search engine so you can find your butterfly and see a picture of the student who received it.

The butterfly sanctuaries in Mexico meet the monarchs' needs for survival. Use the photo gallery to start asking questions. Then pose hypotheses in your journal.

• Report your monarch and milkweed sightings!

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First Monarch (map | animation | sightings)	First Milkweed (map | animation | sightings)