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Turn acorns into oak trees

 Mar 01, 2025

Monarch Research Project to create ambassadors for the oak tree

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30,000 Trees!

30,000 Trees!

Oct 07, 2021
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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...