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One of the most amazing phenomena in nature is the annual migration of millions of monarch butterflies southward from their breeding grounds in the United States and Canada to overwintering sites high in the mountains of southern Mexico. Hundreds of millions of monarchs fly along the Gulf Coast, or across the Gulf of Mexico, to eventually reach the belt of high volcanic mountains that stretches across the southern end of the central Mexican plateau. At about a dozen isolated sites within the high-altitude forests of this zone, monarchs pass the winter in aggregations that can exceed two billion individual butterflies. Stand amid the fir-covered mountains and witness this awe-inspiring spectacle firsthand as the monarchs flutter, dip, and swoop overhead. This trip is in partnership with Holbrook Travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Monarchs-by-Pelin-Karaca-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Monarch Butterflies (Danaus Plexippus) In Mexico” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Monarchs by Pelin Karaca.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Monarch-migration-by-Pelin-Karaca-scaled.jpg” alt=”A Connecticut Warbler, the Great Wisconsin Birdathon 2023 #Birdoftheyear, sitting in a tree” title_text=”Monarch Butterflies (Danaus Plexippus) In Mexico” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) in Mexico by Pelin Karaca.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n This is an adventure in high-altitude conditions (over 10,000 feet). Participants should be in good health and be able to hike for a distance of 2-3 miles to the colony site and then back (~5 miles\/day).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Please note that this program visits the Mexican state of Michoac\u00e1n, which the U.S. State Department has long designated a Travel Advisory Level 4 due to criminal activity. Mexico City is designated a Level 2. Holbrook has operated programs to view the monarch migration in these locations for many years without incident, and they have strict safety protocols in place for all of their destinations. However, it is ultimately up to each traveler to make their own assessment regarding safety and risk. Travelers are advised to visit https:\/\/travel.state.gov<\/a><\/u> for more information.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Angangueo-by-Pelin-Karaca-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Angangueo Mexico” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Angangueo Mexico by Pelin Karaca.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n The base cost is $3,825 per person. The price includes accomodations, meals, entrance fees, activities noted in intinerary, private vehicle transportation unless otherwise noted in itinerary, non-alcoholic beverages with meals, a full time guide, gratuities for activity guides, meals, and porters, bottled water on the bus, and a carbon offset.<\/p>\n A deposit of $300\/person is required by participants to register and reserve a space on the program. Reservations made less than 125 days prior to departure require full payment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Reserve a space” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Cancellation Policy:<\/strong> 96 or more days before departure: $100 cancellation fee; remaining balance is refunded. 95-0 days before departure: 100% of program price is forfeited.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Registration is closed<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vista-near-monarchs-reserve-by-Ian-Segebarth-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Vista Near Site Of Monarchs Migration In Mexico” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Vista near monarchs reserve by Ian Segebart.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e0e9ed” width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_team_member name=”Kim Kreitinger” position=”Field Trip Coordinator” image_url=”https:\/\/wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Kim-Kreitinger_Badlands-e1541797452116.jpg” admin_label=”Contact – Kim” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ global_module=”20796″ saved_tabs=”all”]<\/p>\nTrip highlights<\/span><\/h2>\n
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