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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 Webinar - Saturday, 05/23 @ 11 AM CST
May 22, 2020
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COVID-19 Update: Visits to Monarch Research facilities must be planned in advance
Mar 23, 2020
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Storm Water Cost Savings Incentives Available for Cedar Rapids Residents
Feb 18, 2020
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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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1000 Acres Pollinator Initiative Receives ISAC's Excellence in Action Award
Sep 09, 2019
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Rearing Monarch Butterflies Naturally in a Protected Environment
Jul 25, 2019
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Update of a Monarch 6x6 BioTent on a naturally gro...
Rearing on Autonomous Plots at MRS
Jul 23, 2019
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Guest post by Jabe Gonder, MRS Summer Research Int...
Orlan Love Prairie Dedicated
Jul 21, 2019
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OE Testing
Jul 08, 2019
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Kallie is hard at work at the MRS testing for OE:...
4th Annual Linn Landowners Forum: Save the Date
Jun 06, 2019
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Mark September 29, 2019 on your calendar for the 4...