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Pollinator Week 2021

Jun 17, 2021

Participate in Pollinator Week with the Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) and others throughout the country to spread the word about pollinators and how to help them. The MJV has a full week of activities both virtually and in person.

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Enjoy Beautiful Butterflies in Our Own Backyards

Jun 30, 2020 ● By Sheryl DeVore

More than 30 years of data from the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network is showing butterfly numbers in general are declining in the Chicago region. We can help with conservation not only in natural areas, but in our own Chicagoland backyards.

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Plant a Prairie Garden At Home

Mar 31, 2020 ● By Jennifer Durkin

Growing a prairie garden at a home or business is simpler than people might think. Following a few basic principles in planting can give a whole new look and feel to a yard that will be easier to maintain and enjoy.

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