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Federally Endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Spotted at Monarch Research Station
Sep 30, 2026
In late August, the federally endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee was spotted at the Monarch Research Station. This rare and hopeful sighting was not only exciting, but an important reminder of what is possible with prairie conservation and planting native.
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October is Monarch and Milkweed Month: get free seeds!
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Planting Forward: Spring Recap
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Winter Milkweed Sowing
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Winter Sowing: Milkweed
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Local Pollinator Zone is ready to GROW!
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Cedar Rapids Garden Club: Thank You!
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Our sincere thanks to the Cedar Rapids Garden Cl...
Transform Chaos Into Opportunity: You can make a difference in the ecosystem
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