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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.
Planting Forward: Spring Recap
Jun 21, 2021
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In April we launched the first Planting Forward ef...
Winter Milkweed Sowing
Feb 18, 2021
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Mike has been drinking a lot of milk! And he's doi...
Winter Sowing: Milkweed
Feb 13, 2021
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Mike has been drinking a lot of milk. And he's usi...
Outdoor Monarch Life Cycle Kits: on SALE
Feb 12, 2021
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TODAY is a GOOD day to think about SPRING
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Local Pollinator Zone is ready to GROW!
Jan 29, 2021
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When Lonnie Smith started thinking about establish...
Cedar Rapids Garden Club: Thank You!
Jan 08, 2021
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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
Jan 05, 2021
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Interning at the MRS
Dec 10, 2020
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Jabe Gonda, Cedar Rapids native and a graduate of...
Going from derecho to natural diversity
Dec 09, 2020
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Here’s some advice for making the transformation...
Replanting the landscape: Taking the long view of woodland recovery
Dec 03, 2020
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Backyard woodlands: An important forest resource
Nov 17, 2020
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Replanting the landscape: Join the 'unlawning' movement
Nov 10, 2020
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The Gazette is working with the Linn Landowner For...