Events
Orange Alert
May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
SAVE THE MONARCHS – PLANT MILKWEED!
Join us and learn from area experts how to create a pollinator sanctuary in your own backyard and support the Midwest Monarch population.
- Presentations
- Expert Advice
- Drawing for Prizes
- 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.
- BioTent Display & Special Pricing
- Monarch Lifecycle Kits
- Milkweed Distribution
Presentations:
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
- Curt Froyen, Monarch Zone participant & retired science teacher
