Monarchs in Eastern Iowa: December 2016

12/20/2016

Our friend and MEI member, Kelly Guilbeau from Milweed Matters, will be the keynote speaker for a Sustainability & Self-Reliance Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 18th. She will be speaking about Milkweed Matters, what you can do to help monarchs, and how to make milkweed seed balls. There will also be a variety of other speakers on topics such as urban homesteading, backyard chickens, home dairy/cheese making, and a few others. More information and registration can be found by clicking the below link..
http://www.hartmanreserve.org/sustainability-workshop.html

HELP THE MONARCHS!

Not long ago, monarch butterflies could often be seen in Iowa. They are disappearing because of the lack of habitat and an essential food source - milkweed. YOU can help make a difference!

Most important ... PLANT MILKWEED. It is the ONLY thing that Monarch caterpillars can eat. Also plant native plants for monarchs to nectar on -- and avoid using herbicides & pesticides of any kind.

Please explore our website for resources that you can use to help make Iowa a more hospitable place for Monarchs on their way north, and on their way back to Mexico in the fall.

Since 2014 our members have raised and released 72,258 monarchs!

If you are from the eastern Iowa region and wish to join our Facebook group "Monarchs in Eastern Iowa" CLICK HERE for information.

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