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Wrapping Up the 1,000 Mile Pilot
Dec 18, 2025
In 2016, discussions at Iowa State University about roadside pollinator habitat inspired Monarch Research staff to envision a large-scale restoration effort. Through collaboration with Linn County Secondary Roads, these ideas became the 1,000 Mile Pilot, which converted gravel roadsides into networks of small prairie plantings.
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...
What if a single acorn could change the future?
Dec 31, 2024
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The Mighty Acorn Society empowers community members to participate in ecosystem restoration through oak tree cultivation. By providing acorns, equipme...
Mighty Acorn Society Kick Off SOLD OUT!
Mar 01 - 2:00 PM - Mar 02 - 3:00 PM
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By Lisa Wiebenga
Citizens Unite! Join the Mighty Acorn Society and help us restore our vital native oak canopy and support ecosystems.
A Milestone of Hope: Celebrating 100,000 Native Trees in Linn County!
Nov 20, 2024
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A Milestone of Hope: Celebrating 100,000 Native Tr...
14,535 Trees
Apr 05, 2022
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In the next three weeks an army of 3,318 individua...
Young Prairie Becomes Dazzling Pollinator Zone
Feb 15, 2022
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It’s amazing what can be done with a dream, a plan...
Strategic Financial Solutions (SFS) Plants Forward
Feb 14, 2022
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In 2021, Monarch Research founder Clark McLeod spo...
Planting Forward for Woodlands in the news
Feb 07, 2022
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We have been busy promoting the Planting Forward f...
Tree Orders OPEN: Planting Forward for Woodlands
Jan 20, 2022
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Planting Forward for Woodlands
IOWA NATIVE TR...
Planting Forward for Woodlands: Coming Soon
Jan 14, 2022
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Linn County landowners with three or more acres wi...
30,000 Trees!
Oct 07, 2021
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The Monarch Research Project is providing trees to...
October is Monarch and Milkweed Month: get free seeds!
Oct 06, 2021
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In recognition of October being named “Monarch and...