Our international work in other countries helps support a variety of wildlife that we hold dear, including the Monarch butterfly and migratory birds.
Robert Gallardo and Olivia Diaz, creators of the Guide to the Birds of Honduras and newly published Guide to the Butterflies of Honduras, that MCHF supported. This book has officially been created! However the work is not done! This country is home to high biodiversity levels, but many different pressures make it hard to protect preserves and wildlife populations. Their work helps educate people in Honduras and around the world about the importance of protecting our natural resources.
MCHF is proud to have partnered with Emerald Valley International Butterfly Center in Honduras and the Friends of Emerald Valley over the last couple of years in order to help this wonderful butterfly center and preserve extend the reach of their work. In 2024, they have been able to make an additional four land purchases with a grant facilitated by MCHF, increasing the size of Emerald Valley to 78 acres. This has been possible thanks to your donations! Purchasing these forests insures that more habitat is protected for mammals, and both breeding and migratory birds alike. Emerald Valley plans to inquire about additional properties in 2025, so they still need your support!
What does Honduras have to do with Missouri conservation, you might ask? Many of Missouri’s migratory birds overwinter in Honduras! Your support allows them to expand and continue doing this great work to support healthy ecosystems for native wildlife.
