ORANGE ALERT: Save the Monarchs
Join us and learn from area experts how to create a pollinator sanctuary in your own backyard and support the Midwest Monarch population.
Date and time
Location
Monarch Research Station, Lakeside Road, Marion, IA, USA
4970 Lakeside Road 4970 Lakeside Road, Marion IA Marion, IA 52302About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Presentations | Expert Advice | Drawing for Prizes | BioTent Display & Special Pricing | Monarch Lifecycle Kits | Milkweed Distribution | Native Plant Sale - We are excited to work with local nurseries to bring native plant plugs to the event center! These plugs will be offered in the price range of $2-$5 per plug.
The State of the Monarch: Speaker: Augie Bergstrom - Manager, Monarch Research Station
Discover the current challenges facing the monarch butterfly population and explore how you can take action to support and protect these incredible pollinators.
The Power of Native Landscapes Speaker: Natalie Ross - Owner, Ross Land Studio
Learn from local expert and landscape architect, Natalie Ross, about the significance of native landscapes in promoting biodiversity, supporting local ecosystems, and creating thriving environments for both wildlife and communities.
Ask an Expert Panel
Our panel of local experts will be there to answer your questions about native plants, creating a sanctuary for pollinators, how to support the monarch population, and more!
Panel:
- Augie Bergstrom - Manager of Monarch Research Station
- Natalie Ross - Owner of Ross Land Studio & registered landscape architect
- Wanda Ohrt - Master Gardener & native plant expert
- Curt Froyen - Monarch Zone participant & retired science teacher
- Brett Seelm - Founder of Seelman Landscape Architecture & registered landscape architect
Learn more about us! monarchresearch.org
Frequently asked questions
Yes! We're asking for pre-registration so we can plan accordingly. PLUS: if you are in the first 100 people that register prior to May 4, you'll get a free t-shirt!
Yes! If you have a deck, patio, balcony, or a pot on a front step, you should attend. If you have a small, medium, or large size yard, you should attend. If you have a few acres, join us. We'll get you thinking about native plant selections for all options.
Especially yes! We hope ALL past and current Monarch Zoness can join us. Share your experience, get inspired for this year's rearing, and pick up milkweed plugs. And bring a friend or neighbor who might enjoy the experience of rearing Monarchs in their yard and we'll get them started!
Anyone interested in seeing beautiful Monarchs, Swallowtails, Bumble Bees and other pollinating insects in their yards and neighborhoods. Dwindling numbers of our pollinating insects should have us all concerned. Learn what you can do to help.
We will have a limited number of extra t-shirts for sale at the event and after. If you want us to reserve one for you, drop us an email or message us on Facebook.