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Follow along as local “Ecological Restorationist” accepts the Tallamy Challenge

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Rich and Marion Patterson are great examples of Linn County citizens that are emblematic of the “Tallamy Challenge” by converting over 50% of their unproductive land into Pollinator Zones, or “living landscapes.” A life-long naturist dedicated to ecological restoration, Rich served as the Executive Director of the Indian Creek Nature Center for 35 years, retiring…

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A Radical Rethinking of Your Lawn

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If you’ve joined us for the recent webinars focussing on Pollinator Zones, you’ve heard the message that what you grow in your yard, however large or small it might be, matters a lot.  Both of the recent webinars on pollinators (Pollinator Zones 101 and 201) featured insight by native plant guru Doug Tallamy. Today, we…

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Advanced Pollinator Zones Webinar – Habitat Restoration Techniques & Polliscaping with ISU Master Gardeners – 06/06/20 @ 11 AM Central

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The third installment in Monarch Research’s five-part conference series will be held this Saturday, 06/06 at 11AM.  In this session, “Advanced Pollinator Zones ~ Habitat Restoration Techniques and Polliscaping with ISU Master Gardeners”, Jim Hoffman and our three ISU Master Gardener Advisors will show us how to indentify and remove invasive plant species, share some…

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Pollinator Zones 101 Webinar – Saturday, 05/30/20 @ 11 AM Central

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Join us for “Pollinator Zones 101 – Establishing Native Habitat in Your Own Backyard,” our second free webinar in the five-part Monarch Conference Series. In this session, Jim Hoffman, Monarch Research’s resident Pollinator Zone expert, will guide participants through the steps to create living landscapes filled with beautiful, pollinator-friendly native plants on our property. Hear…

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Planting Forward Webinar Video: Available Now!

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Thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday, May 23 for our first webinar “Planting Forward.” We loved sharing this plan with you, and appreciated the enthusiastic response and questions shared via the webinar chat and in the survey after. For those of you who were unable to join us, the video is now live…

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Planting Forward Webinar – Saturday, 05/23 @ 11 AM CST

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Clark kicks off Monarch Research’s Webinar Series this Saturday with “Planting Forward: The Critical Need for Native Plants and Trees in our Landscapes.”  This will be the first in a five-part conference series intended to INSPIRE our community to engage in habitat restoration activities in their backyards or acreages.  Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers…

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COVID-19 Update: Visits to Monarch Research facilities must be planned in advance

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As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread, Monarch Research is following CDC guidelines to protect the health and safety of our Monarch/Pollinator Zones, volunteers, and friends. We are monitoring the ongoing and changing requirements of our health and government officials, and vigilantly following their recommendations: We have reviewed our critical business functions and are confident…

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Storm Water Cost Savings Incentives Available for Cedar Rapids Residents

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The City of Cedar Rapids offers several incentives that can reduce your stormwater utility fee!  Residents of Cedar Rapids are eligible to participate in the City’s Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) Cost-Share Program. The program provides property owners financial and technical assistance to implement BMPs, improving water quality and reducing stormwater runoff quantity. Financial assistance…

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Linn County Pollinator Seed Mix

Shout out to Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust!

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The Monarch Research Project sends a big THANK YOU to Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust for supporting our seed give aways this fall.  Attendees at our recent Linn Landowner Forum received seed packets containing a special Linn County Pollinator seed mix to start a 400-square-foot prairie plot. The seed mix was developed with plants native…

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Ella hits 100!

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Ella and the Monarch Meet Ella. She had a goal to release 100 monarchs this season and she just released her 100th monarch! Ella’s family has been rearing monarchs in a 6×6 Monarch BioTent™ for awhile and Ella enjoyed it so much, she decided to get her own tent. She earned the money to buy…

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