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30,000 Trees!

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The Monarch Research Project is providing trees to EVERY school employee across Linn and Benton counties! Nearly 8,000 native Iowa trees will be planted this October. All trees are free…

Local Pollinator Zone is ready to GROW!

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When Lonnie Smith started thinking about establishing an area behind his new home in native habitat, he sought out the resources of the Monarch Research Project. With the offer of…

Cedar Rapids Garden Club: Thank You!

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Our sincere thanks to the Cedar Rapids Garden Club (CRGC) for its continued support of the 1,000 Mile Pilot, a public-private partnership established to provide refuge and food for pollinators by…

Transform Chaos Into Opportunity: You can make a difference in the ecosystem

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Jim Hoffman, Monarch Research Project The Gazette is working with the Linn Landowner Forum to present a series of columns about elements landowners should consider when replacing trees and plants…

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…

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…

Planting Forward Webinar Video: Available Now!

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…

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

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…

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…