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Monarch Research Conference Series Webinars
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Transforming an Acorn into an Oak: Click below to view recorded session
Webinar Highlights:
This uniquely educational webinar will provide the ‘recipe’ for everyone interested in transforming an acorn into an Oak tree – with their own hands – and watching it start to grow within 30 days. This keystone tree plays an important role in our environment, and together, with a presentation from Doug Tallamy, we will provide the instruction you need to get started.
Planting Forward Webinar: Click below to view recorded session
Webinar Highlights:
Join Clark McLeod, CEO of Monarch Research, in an interactive webinar to kick off our conference series. Learn about:
- The critical role native plants and trees perform in our ecosystem
- The crisis facing our insect population today
- Steps you can take in your own backyard to sustain our future for generations to come
- Status updates on current Linn County Monarch Research Programs
- Next steps for joining Linn County’s “Planting Forward” movement.
Pollinator Zones 101 Webinar: Click below to view recorded session
Webinar Highlights:
Join Jim Hoffman, our resident Pollinator Zones™ Expert as he guides us through the steps for creating “living landscapes” on our property. Topics to be covered include:
- Why native plants and trees are so important in our landscapes.
- Step-by-step instructions for creating Pollinator Zones™ on your land, including:
- Selecting a plot
- Land preparation
- Seeding (using seed mix available from Monarch Research)
- Maintenance steps
- Progress reporting
- How to join Linn County’s new Planting Forward Plant Force
Advanced Pollinator Zones Webinar: Click below to view recorded session
Webinar Highlights:
Join Jim Hoffman, our resident Pollinator Zones™ Expert, and a few of ISU’s Master Gardeners, in an interactive session on advanced habitat restoration techniques. Topics to be covered include:
- Identification and removal of invasive plant species
- How to expand your Pollinator Zones™
- “Polliscaping” techniques, taught by ISU Master Gardeners
- Frequently asked questions & solutions regarding caring for your Pollinator Zones™
Introduction to Monarch Rearing: Click below to view recorded session
Webinar Highlights:
In this fun session, Mike Martin will share with you simple techniques for rearing Monarch butterflies on your balcony, deck, porch, patio or backyard using a 15”x 15”x 30″ Monarch Lifecycle Kit with LIVE, actively growing milkweed plants.
Rearing kits will be available for local purchase at the MRS-Monarch Research Station.
Advanced Monarch Zones: Click below to view recorded session
Webinar Highlights
- Want to take it to the next level in monarch rearing? Join us in this session with our monarch rearing experts to learn about “Autonomous Rearing”…the simplest method for “self-supported” rearing of Monarch butterflies, in a Monarch Research BioTent, on NEW or existing stands of milkweed plants