The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking help once again from monarch butterfly enthusiasts.

Volunteers from the Southeast and Gulf states have provided more than 6,300 observations of monarchs during winter since 2020. For Winter 2025-26 winter, the partnership of universities, agencies and other organizations called Monarchs Overwintering in the Southeastern States, or MOVERS, is requesting the public’s continued involvement in reporting sightings.

Susan Meyers, a volunteer with Monarchs Across Georgia, emphasized that volunteers are vital to this effort. “If you enjoy being outdoors and exploring your local ecosystem, this is an easy activity that can be done alone or with friends or your family,” Meyers said.

Project partners are grateful for the nearly 850 sightings r

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