Who We Are
Milkweeds for Monarchs is a non-profit 501c3 based in Yavapai and Coconino counties in northern Arizona, propelled by citizen science volunteers. We raise funds to grow and distribute native milkweed plants through local plant sales, festivals, and other private efforts. Funds also support a robust conservation internship program with the School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University. The following individuals serve as the Project Team at Northern Arizona University to coordinate this effort:
Our Team
Board Member, Treasurer
Rich Hofstetter
CEO/President
Mike Wagner
Board Members
Nancy Johnson
Amy Waltz
Danielle Stroh
Website & Content Creator
Brennan Mei
Current Interns
Fall 2026
Nalani Anglen
Katherine Beaver
Cameron Carlson
Chelsea Chung
Grayson Conlisk
Richelle Davis
Bella De Vito
Haily Dorsch
Aubrey Furstnow
Madline Galarneau
Caprice Galea
Nick Garcia
Ddalia Gonzalez
Andrew Kelley
Dylan Kowalski
Ari Orduno
Ashleigh Swanson
Brynn Tomlinson
Lily Weber
Savanna Wickstrom
Observing differences in monarch caterpillar growth rates between milkweed species
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General observation of monarch behavior through assisting peers with their projects
Observing the tussock moth life history and the impact of rearing them on native v. non-native milkeed
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Observing aphid population growth and its impact on milkweeds
TBD
Determining monarch migration patterns along waterways
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Observing the tussock moth life history and the impact of rearing them on native v. non-native milkeed
TBD
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Determining if monarchs will lay eggs on A. speciosa with tussock moth presence
Observing differences in monarch caterpillar growth rates between milkweed species
TBD
Observing differences in monarch caterpillar growth rates between milkweed species
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