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I learned about the Monarch campaign and the importance of Pollinators
Which resource(s) did you choose to read?
Learn about the plight of the Monarch butterfly [1], Learn about the importance of pollinators and what NWF’s doing to help [2], Read NWF’s The Campus Wild Guide to learn how schools across the country are creating pollinator habitat on their campus [3], Monarch Conservation in America’s Cities: A Solutions Guide for Municipal Leaders [4]
Are there other pollinator resources that you have found helpful that are not included in the resources bank? If so, please share them here:
Which action(s) did you take to participate to help monarchs and/or pollinators?
Educated citizens about the decline of the monarch butterfly through educational events, local editorials, creating Educational materials and leading citizen science efforts, Created urban/suburban monarch habitat on campus by planting native, nectar-producing and caterpillar host plants and creating corridors for wildlife in urban and suburban areas., Planted a monarch-friendly demonstration garden on campus or another prominent location in the community, Advocated for the expansion of invasive species removal programs to make it possible to re-establish native milkweed and nectar plants to the landscape, Worked with campus or community landscaping staff to identify opportunities for revised mowing programs and milkweed / native nectar plant planting programs
Which method(s) did you use to communicate about the campaign and the action(s) you took?
Shared the action you’ve taken on social media , Communicated with campus and/or community garden groups and urge them to plant native milkweeds and nectar-producing plants
Which action(s) did you to take to help sustain your efforts on this campaign?
Developed a plan for ongoing maintenance of gardens planted
In reflecting on your experience in earning this badge, please share some of your thoughts on what you most enjoyed about this process and if there are any ways you think it could be improved. What was your biggest take away?
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