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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.
Follow along as local "Ecological Restorationist" accepts the Tallamy Challenge
Jul 09, 2020
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Rich and Marion Patterson are great examples of Li...
A Radical Rethinking of Your Lawn
Jun 10, 2020
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If you've joined us for the recent webinars focuss...
Advanced Pollinator Zones Webinar - Habitat Restoration Techniques & Polliscaping with ISU Master Gardeners - 06/06/20 @ 11 AM Central
Jun 05, 2020
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The third installment in Monarch Research's...
Pollinator Zones 101 Webinar - Saturday, 05/30/20 @ 11 AM Central
May 29, 2020
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Join us for "Pollinator Zones 101 - Establishing...
Planting Forward Webinar Video: Available Now!
May 26, 2020
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Thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday, May...
Planting Forward Webinar - Saturday, 05/23 @ 11 AM CST
May 22, 2020
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Clark kicks off Monarch Research's Webinar Series...
COVID-19 Update: Visits to Monarch Research facilities must be planned in advance
Mar 23, 2020
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As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread, Mona...
Storm Water Cost Savings Incentives Available for Cedar Rapids Residents
Feb 18, 2020
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The City of Cedar Rapids offers several incentives...
Shout out to Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust!
Sep 30, 2019
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The Monarch Research Project sends a big THANK YOU...
Ella hits 100!
Sep 12, 2019
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How to fold a 6x6 Monarch BioTent™
Sep 10, 2019
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It's that time of year! If you've sent your last m...
1000 Acres Pollinator Initiative Receives ISAC's Excellence in Action Award
Sep 09, 2019
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The following post is shared from the Linn County...