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140,000 Trees Later: How Linn County Is Growing Back, One Native Tree at a Time
Nov 04, 2026
Six years later, we have something worth celebrating: 140,078 native trees planted across Linn County since 2020, thanks to thousands of neighbors, students, businesses, and partner organizations.
140,000 Trees Later: How Linn County Is Growing Back, One Native Tree at a Time
Nov 04, 2026
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Six years later, we have something worth celebrating: 140,078 native trees planted across Linn County since 2020, thanks to thousands of neighbors, st...
The Great Monarch Migration
Oct 28, 2026
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Every fall, the eastern United States is host to the monarch migration. This year, the Monarch Research prairies welcomed thousands of monarchs as the...
Federally Endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Spotted at Monarch Research Station
Sep 30, 2026
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In late August, the federally endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee was spotted at the Monarch Research Station. This rare and hopeful sighting was not...
Monarch Research Launches BluMorpho Tagging Study
Aug 11, 2026
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Monarch Research took part in an exciting new chapter in monarch butterfly research: using ultra-lightweight radio-transmitting tags to follow the mov...
Help Track Monarch Butterflies Across Linn County This Summer
Jun 03, 2026
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Learn how to download and set up the Project Monarch Science app so you're ready to help track tagged monarch butterflies throughout Linn County durin...
Featured on KCRG: One Child, One Tree & Woodlands Programs Now Open
Apr 28, 2026
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Monarch Research was recently featured on KCRG-TV9, highlighting local efforts to restore habitat and support pollinators across our community. As tha...
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.
Master...
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...