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Recent News

Flyer for the summer 2026 monarch internships. Details about the internship are summarized in the article.

February 6, 2026

We're Hiring! Summer 2026 Internships

A figure provided by Xerces on the overwintering numbers of the western monarch population. While surveys have increased over the years, the population numbers have dramatically declined, especially in recent years.

February 2, 2026

Western Monarch Population Numbers Remain Low

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January 26, 2026

Prairie strips improve soil health

Upcoming Events

A flyer for the event with the date (March 4-6) and the host county (Polk) included.

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Iowa Association of Naturalists Spring Workshop

A flyer for the event with the date (March 14th) and the time (9am - noon) included.

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2026

Calhoun County Backyard Conservation Workshop

A flyer of Reiman Gardens' Day of Insects. On Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 8am to 4:20pm. You can purchase a ticket using the link to Reiman Gardens' website.

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Reiman Gardens Day of Insects 2026

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