About The Monarch Butterfly Eclipse Project

Taylor’s passion about the outdoors started long before she helped co-found the Monarch Butterfly Eclipse Project. She grew up spending her summers in Muskoka Ontario hiking, boating and cherishing time with friends. Taylor attended school in the Halton District School Board through Grade 11 and is now studying in Switzerland where she will graduate from Neuchâtel Junior College. Moving to Europe is a testimony to Taylor’s adventurous and courageous spirit. Taylor also has a strong athletic history, enjoying ice hockey, volleyball and field hockey. Cofounding this project has provided insights that have shaped Taylor’s future interest in attending a science-based University program. Taylor has developed leadership, project management, and strong communication skills through this project. Taylor is eager to continue to make a positive impact.

Maggie is a grade 12 student at Oakville Trafalgar High School and one of the co-founders of the Monarch Butterfly Eclipse Project. She enjoys playing volleyball and working with kids. Starting this project has been an amazing journey for her. Maggie has gained knowledge about the Monarch butterfly and the Eclipse, improved her communication skills, and learned how a business operates. She hopes to attend a business program in post-secondary education, and this project has played a significant role in supporting her educational goals.

Emilie is one of the five girls behind the Monarch Butterfly Eclipse Project. She lives in Oakville and is currently a senior at a full French school. Next year, she is interested in pursuing an engineering program, most likely in chemical or environmental engineering. Emilie enjoys traveling, especially to visit her family in Wales and France. Her extracurricular activities include playing competitive field hockey and pickleball with friends. One of her passions is environmental protection and helping endangered species, such as the monarch butterflies. She looks forward to continuing to support the monarch butterflies through the ongoing efforts of this project.​​​

Paige is one of the co-founders of the Monarch Butterfly Eclipse Project. She is a high school student in Oakville, Ontario, known for her energy and enthusiasm. Paige is a hard-working honor roll student and a standout athlete who excels in multiple sports, including volleyball, track and field and field hockey. She is also enjoying her new role as a youth assistant coach for the Special Olympics Track and Field Team in Oakville—Go Lightning! Cofounding this project has helped Paige to cultivate knowledge that not only has enhanced her personal growth but has created an excitement about being an advocate for positive change in the community and a commitment to the environment. 

Ellen is one of the five founders of the Monarch Butterfly Eclipse Projects. She lives in Oakville, ON, and is in grade 12. This project has been a great experience for her, especially with the support of her friends and family. Ellen has learned a lot throughout the project, and it has helped her become more confident in public speaking through practice. She hopes to become a teacher in the future. As part of the project, Ellen and her team visited schools to share their progress and what they had learned. She loved teaching and talking to students about her interests, helping them learn about butterflies and the Eclipse.