ORANGE ALERT: Save the Monarchs

Schedule

Sat Jun 06 2026 at 09:30 am to 11:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

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

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Join us and learn from area experts how to create a pollinator sanctuary in your own backyard and support the Midwest Monarch population.
About this Event

Presentations | Expert Advice | Drawing for Prizes | BioTent Display | 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.

Featured Speaker: Connie Mutel, local author and ecologist

Connie Mutel brings decades of passion for science writing and Iowa's natural world as a retired historian and senior science writer. With degrees in biology and music, and a master's in plant ecology, she's authored 15 books—like A Sugar Creek Chronicle on climate change—while inspiring communities to restore native ecosystems. Today, she shares her insights through lectures and volunteer work.

Hear From the Experts
Our panel of local experts will be there to answer your questions about native plants, tips for creating a sanctuary for pollinators, how to rear monarchs, and more!


Learn more about us! monarchresearch.org

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

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