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Get to Know Iowa's Wild Side
From the canopies of urban trees to the depths of flowing rivers, wildlife are everywhere in Iowa. Explore the stories of Iowa's most fascinating creatures, learn how to coexist with a persistent pest, or find tips for improving habitat for species that need your help!
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June 30, 2026
Iowa Master Gardeners released a YouTube video on designing A Place for Pollinators, presented by Lexi Young of Iowa State University Department of Industrial Design. As gardeners, we often escape the pressures, the noise, and the monotony of the world by heading into our gardens. We aren’t the only ones. The gardens we tend provide refuge for countless bees, bugs, and birds.
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June 30, 2026
Iowa Master Gardeners released a YouTube video on designing A Place for Pollinators, presented by Lexi Young of Iowa State University Department of Industrial Design. As gardeners, we often escape the pressures, the noise, and the monotony of the world by heading into our gardens. We aren’t the only ones. The gardens we tend provide refuge for countless bees, bugs, and birds.
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May 26, 2026Content Author
No Mow May has become a popular option for those seeking to support pollinators in their yards, but how effective is this practice? ISU’s Yard & Garden examined the pros and cons of No Mow May and found that there are many potential drawbacks to this practice...
Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium
The Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium is a community-led organization whose mission is to enhance monarch butterfly reproduction and survival in Iowa through collaborative and coordinated efforts of farmers, private citizens, and their organizations.