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Planting Forward: A Tree Restoration Initiative
Oct 28, 2025
In it's fifth year, the Planting Forward program is making waves in Linn County. Read how this tree restoration initiative is educating Linn County residents on the important role native trees play in a healthy ecosystem.
Planting Forward: A Tree Restoration Initiative
Oct 28, 2025
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In it's fifth year, the Planting Forward program is making waves in Linn County. Read how this tree restoration initiative is educating Linn County re...
Kicking Off the Native Oasis: Together for a Greener Future
Sep 17, 2025
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Native Oasis Kickoff! Over 200 participants braved the heat to launch 200 new Native Oasis plots—joining the 52 thriving plots from last year.
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Native Trees Arriving In Linn County: Planting Forward Is Underway
Aug 28, 2025
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Monarch Research’s Planting Forward program is underway, helping Linn County rebuild its tree canopy with native species. Through local partners, many...
Goodbye Mowers, Hello Bees and Butterflies
Jun 23, 2025
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The Native Oasis program is a comprehensive initiative designed to help homeowners in Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Hiawatha transform their yards with hi...
Connecting Kids with Nature
Jun 12, 2025
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The One Child, One Tree program provides a free tree to every child in Linn County, fostering a deep connection between nature and children for years...
Growing Native Plants
May 12, 2025
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The excitement and enthusiasm for growing native plants in Linn County begins to rise as more people are purchasing plants native to their region, and...
One Child One Tree Program Launches on Arbor Day
Apr 25, 2025
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Announcing: One Child One Tree - Growing Together! An innovative initiative that offers children in Linn County a free native tree, launches April 25,...
We Have a Book Club!
Apr 03, 2025
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Introducing the Mighty Acorn Society Book Club! First book: Doug Tallamy's Nature of Oaks.
More Monarchs Wintered in Mexico
Apr 03, 2025
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The number of monarch butterflies that spent the winter in Mexico doubled this year, giving hope for a species that has faced decline in recent decade...
Orange Alert: Save the Monarchs
May 18 - 1:00 PM - May 18 - 2:30 PM
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Join us and learn from area experts how you can create a pollinator sanctuary in your own backyard and support the Midwest Monarch population.
Turn acorns into oak trees
Mar 01, 2025
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Monarch Research Project to create ambassadors for the oak tree
New in 2025: Woodlands Native Tree Marketplace
Feb 07, 2025
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By Stephanie Garland
Monarch Research is happy to announce year-round tree ordering through its Woodlands Native Tree Marketplace, a complement to the existing Planting Fo...