ORANGE ALERT: Save the Monarchs
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ORANGE ALERT: Save the Monarchs

Let's come together to protect the Monarch butterflies at our ORANGE ALERT event - see you there!

By Monarch Research

Date and time

Sunday, May 19 · 1 - 2:30pm CDT

Location

Monarch Research Station, Lakeside Road, Marion, IA, USA

4970 Lakeside Road 4970 Lakeside Road, Marion IA Marion, IA 52302

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Presentations | Expert Advise | Drawing for Prizes | Plant Giveaway | BioTent Display & Special Pricing | Monarch Lifecycle Kits | Milkweed Distribution

The Butterfly Buffet & Caterpillar Cafeteria: Speaker: Wanda Ohrt - Master Gardener
To attract butterflies to your space you need both host plants and feeder plants. We'll demonstrate how to select and group native nectar plants and help you understand what host plants you'll need to attract beautiful visitors to your space.

Create a Monarch Zone! Speaker: Augie Bergstrom - Monarch Research
In this presentation we’ll outline everything you need to know about creating a Monarch Zone on your property. The metamorphosis of caterpillar to Monarch is a magical experience: give yourself a front row ticket.

Ask an Expert – Panel
Local experts answer your ques ons and provide advise.

Special Guest Speaker: Orlan Love, Author & Conservation Enthusiast


Learn more about us! monarchresearch.org

Frequently asked questions

Is this a free event?

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 8, you'll get a free t-shirt!

I only have a very small (or no) yard; should I still come?

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.

I'm already an MZ, should I come?

Especially yes! We hope ALL past and current MZs can join us. Share your experience, get inspired for this year's rearing, and pick up milkweed plugs.

Who should attend?

Anyone interested in seeing beautiful Monarchs, Swallowtails, Bumble Bees and other pollinating insects in our neighborhoods. Dwindling numbers of our pollinating insects should have us all concerned. Learn what you can do to help.

What if I want a t-shirt, but can't attend this event?

As of April 19, the free t-shirts have been claimed! We will have some extra t-shirts for sale at the event, and we'll have shirts available for sale at our tent at Monarchfest (July 13 at Indian Creek Nature Center) or drop us an email or message on Facebook and we can sell you one sooner!

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Monarch Research
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