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What if a single acorn could change the future?

 Dec 31, 2024

The Mighty Acorn Society empowers community members to participate in ecosystem restoration through oak tree cultivation. By providing acorns, equipment, and expertise to local participants, the initiative transforms individual actions into lasting environmental change, supporting wildlife habitats and fostering community engagement in environmental stewardship.

What if a single acorn could change the future?

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Mighty Acorn Society Kick Off

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Citizens Unite! Join the Mighty Acorn Society and help us restore our vital native oak canopy and support ecosystems.

30,000 Trees!

30,000 Trees!

Oct 07, 2021
 News
The Monarch Research Project is providing trees to...
October is Monarch and Milkweed Month: get free seeds!

October is Monarch and Milkweed Month: get free seeds!

Oct 06, 2021
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In recognition of October being named “Monarch and...
Planting Forward: Spring Recap

Planting Forward: Spring Recap

Jun 21, 2021
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In April we launched the first Planting Forward ef...
Winter Milkweed Sowing

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

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

Outdoor Monarch Life Cycle Kits: on SALE

Feb 12, 2021
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TODAY is a GOOD day to think about SPRING Last su...
Local Pollinator Zone is ready to GROW!

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!

Cedar Rapids Garden Club: Thank You!

Jan 08, 2021
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Our sincere thanks to the Cedar Rapids Garden Cl...
Interning at the MRS

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

Going from derecho to natural diversity

Dec 09, 2020
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Here’s some advice for making the transformation...