<p><strong>SAVE THE MONARCHS - PLANT MILKWEED!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Join us and learn from area experts how to create a pollinator sanctuary in your own backyard and support the Midwest Monarch population.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Presentations</li>
<li>Expert Advice</li>
<li>Drawing for Prizes</li>
<li>Native Plant Sale - <em><em>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.</em></em></li>
<li>BioTent Display & Special Pricing</li>
<li>Monarch Lifecycle Kits</li>
<li>Milkweed Distribution</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Presentations:</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>The State of the Monarch:</strong></strong> <em><em>Speaker: Augie Bergstrom - Manager, Monarch Research Station</em></em><br />
Discover the current challenges facing the monarch butterfly population and explore how you can take action to support and protect these incredible pollinators.</p>
<p><strong><strong>The Power of Native Landscapes </strong></strong><em><em>Speaker: Natalie Ross - Owner, Ross Land Studio</em></em><br />
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.</p>
<p><strong><strong>Ask an Expert Panel</strong></strong><br />
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.</p>
2025-03-27 14:30:00 -0500