Michigan Butterfly Network

The Michigan Butterfly Network (MiBN) is a community science project that seeks to assess the changing population status of our state’s butterfly species, evaluate the quality of Michigan ecosystems, and engage the Michigan public in significant community science research. The project was started in 2011 by the Kalamazoo Nature Center, and has grown to include several collaborating institutions and over 180 monitoring sites across the state.

We ask people to participate at least 6 times a year and though we provide training, we recommend buying a butterfly field guide to aid in your identifications.

We are actively looking for new partnerships and volunteers across the state in order to expand and grow the network. We welcome engagement in the project - Please contact us!