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QTS Advances Cedar Rapids' Tree Canopy Restoration
Feb 09, 2026
QTS Data Centers (“QTS”), provided funding to support the planting of 4,000 trees in Cedar Rapids in 2025 in partnership with Monarch Research through its Planting Forward native tree restoration initiative. Effort supports recovery from the 2020 derecho, strengthens local ecosystems and aligns with QTS’s $10 billion investment in Cedar Rapids.
QTS Advances Cedar Rapids' Tree Canopy Restoration
Feb 09, 2026
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QTS Data Centers (“QTS”), provided funding to support the planting of 4,000 trees in Cedar Rapids in 2025 in partnership with Monarch Research through...
Wrapping Up the 1,000 Mile Pilot
Dec 18, 2025
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In 2016, discussions at Iowa State University about roadside pollinator habitat inspired Monarch Research staff to envision a large-scale restoration...
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.