News & Events
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January 16, 2016
A BIG thank you to Better Homes & Gardens' County Garden Magazine for featuring Save Our Monarchs in their early Spring issue! |
December 17, 2015
We would like to thank the TransCanada Corporation for their generous support of the Save Our Monarchs joint venture with the Nebraska Public Power District to restore Monarch butterfly and other pollinator habitat on NPPD-owned and right-of-way properties. With this support, the Save Our Monarchs Foundation will seed and maintain a 48-acre parcel near the Beatrice Power Station in Gage County as a first step towards its goal of significantly participating in and contributing to the national effort to plant one billion milkweeds throughout the Monarch Flyway next year.
We would like to thank the TransCanada Corporation for their generous support of the Save Our Monarchs joint venture with the Nebraska Public Power District to restore Monarch butterfly and other pollinator habitat on NPPD-owned and right-of-way properties. With this support, the Save Our Monarchs Foundation will seed and maintain a 48-acre parcel near the Beatrice Power Station in Gage County as a first step towards its goal of significantly participating in and contributing to the national effort to plant one billion milkweeds throughout the Monarch Flyway next year.
November 2, 2015
As part of the GiveMN Initiative and Give To The Max Day on November 12, 2015, we are asking you for your donation to help to save the monarch butterflies. No amount is too small and donations can be made anytime starting November 1st!
As part of the GiveMN Initiative and Give To The Max Day on November 12, 2015, we are asking you for your donation to help to save the monarch butterflies. No amount is too small and donations can be made anytime starting November 1st!
August 29, 2015
Save Our Monarchs featured on Ron Schara's Minnesota Bound Show on KARE 11 at the Minnesota State Fair!
Save Our Monarchs featured on Ron Schara's Minnesota Bound Show on KARE 11 at the Minnesota State Fair!
August 23, 2015
Save Our Monarchs will be all over the Minnesota State Fair (August 27th - September 7th) again this year….from TV and radio appearances to booths and exhibits. Visit our Facebook page for the latest info and updates!
Save Our Monarchs will be all over the Minnesota State Fair (August 27th - September 7th) again this year….from TV and radio appearances to booths and exhibits. Visit our Facebook page for the latest info and updates!
July 7, 2015
Join us at the Taste & Toast in the Gardens at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Wednesday, July 15! The event features top local restaurants as well as regional wineries & breweries.
Join us at the Taste & Toast in the Gardens at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Wednesday, July 15! The event features top local restaurants as well as regional wineries & breweries.
May 17, 2015
Save Our Monarchs featured on Ron Schara's Minnesota Bound Show on KARE11 (Minneapolis-St. Paul NBC affiliate).
Save Our Monarchs featured on Ron Schara's Minnesota Bound Show on KARE11 (Minneapolis-St. Paul NBC affiliate).
May 7, 2015
Starting this Friday and throughout this summer, all Twin Cities' Jerry's Foods locations will be selling special "monarch cupcakes" to benefit Save Our Monarchs Foundation!
Starting this Friday and throughout this summer, all Twin Cities' Jerry's Foods locations will be selling special "monarch cupcakes" to benefit Save Our Monarchs Foundation!
April 22, 2015
Save Our Monarchs would like to thank everyone who participated in our Earth Day 2015 campaign to plant milkweed and save the monarch butterfly! We distributed thousands of seed packets to supporters across the country.
For anyone still wanting to plant milkweed, click here and order yours today!
Save Our Monarchs would like to thank everyone who participated in our Earth Day 2015 campaign to plant milkweed and save the monarch butterfly! We distributed thousands of seed packets to supporters across the country.
For anyone still wanting to plant milkweed, click here and order yours today!
February 12, 2015
Save Our Monarchs will be exhibiting at the National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Des Moines, Feb 20-22. Stop by if you are attending and get free seeds!
Save Our Monarchs will be exhibiting at the National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Des Moines, Feb 20-22. Stop by if you are attending and get free seeds!
February 9, 2015
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today launched a major new campaign aimed at saving the declining monarch butterfly. Help us in saving them!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today launched a major new campaign aimed at saving the declining monarch butterfly. Help us in saving them!
January 9, 2015
We are now a part of the AmazonSmile network. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Save Our Monarchs whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
We are now a part of the AmazonSmile network. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Save Our Monarchs whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
January 2, 2015
Learn more about our recent partnership with the Garden Clubs of Illinois and their 'Milkweed For Monarchs' project!
Learn more about our recent partnership with the Garden Clubs of Illinois and their 'Milkweed For Monarchs' project!
December 29, 2014
US Fish & Wildlife Services to review Monarch Butterfly decline for possible U.S. endangered species protection. Learn more.
Get your free milkweed seeds or donate and help save them!
US Fish & Wildlife Services to review Monarch Butterfly decline for possible U.S. endangered species protection. Learn more.
Get your free milkweed seeds or donate and help save them!
November 26, 2014
GREAT NEWS!!! Save Our Monarchs is now an officially-recognized eBay Giving Works charity. If you buy or sell on eBay, please consider adding our charity to your list of causes.
GREAT NEWS!!! Save Our Monarchs is now an officially-recognized eBay Giving Works charity. If you buy or sell on eBay, please consider adding our charity to your list of causes.
October 10, 2014
We are pleased to announce SaveOurMonarchs Foundation is now an official 501(c)3 non-profit organization! So Save Our Monarchs is now eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions under section 170 of the IRS tax code and may also receive bequests, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the federal tax code. In 2014, Save Our Monarchs has distributed about 80,000 milkweed seed packets.
We are pleased to announce SaveOurMonarchs Foundation is now an official 501(c)3 non-profit organization! So Save Our Monarchs is now eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions under section 170 of the IRS tax code and may also receive bequests, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the federal tax code. In 2014, Save Our Monarchs has distributed about 80,000 milkweed seed packets.
October 3, 2014
Flight of the Butterflies starts today at the Science Museum of Minnesota. The film and exhibit is open through January 8, 2015. Make sure to pick up your free milkweed seeds courtesy of Save Our Monarchs!
Flight of the Butterflies starts today at the Science Museum of Minnesota. The film and exhibit is open through January 8, 2015. Make sure to pick up your free milkweed seeds courtesy of Save Our Monarchs!
September 9, 2014
Save Our Monarchs is partnering with the new Butterfly House at the Oklahoma State Fair. Visitors to the Butterfly House will receive vouchers for free milkweed seed packets they can redeem at our website.
The Butterfly House, a large netted tent in front of Oklahoma Expo Hall, is new to the Oklahoma State Fair this year, which runs Sept. 11-21. The $3 admission fee enables visitors to see over 5,000 butterflies from all over the world, including the threatened monarch butterfly. The Butterfly House is sponsored by Monarchs Forever, which exhibits at many other state fairs, including the Iowa, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Texas State Fairs.
Save Our Monarchs is partnering with the new Butterfly House at the Oklahoma State Fair. Visitors to the Butterfly House will receive vouchers for free milkweed seed packets they can redeem at our website.
The Butterfly House, a large netted tent in front of Oklahoma Expo Hall, is new to the Oklahoma State Fair this year, which runs Sept. 11-21. The $3 admission fee enables visitors to see over 5,000 butterflies from all over the world, including the threatened monarch butterfly. The Butterfly House is sponsored by Monarchs Forever, which exhibits at many other state fairs, including the Iowa, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Texas State Fairs.
August 21, 2014
There is a ton of great activity happening with Save Our Monarchs right now, starting with the Minnesota State Fair which starts today! If you go, be sure to visit the Butterfly House and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Master Gardeners booth for free milkweed seeds courtesy of Save Our Monarchs.
There is a ton of great activity happening with Save Our Monarchs right now, starting with the Minnesota State Fair which starts today! If you go, be sure to visit the Butterfly House and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Master Gardeners booth for free milkweed seeds courtesy of Save Our Monarchs.
July 10, 2014
Golf took a backseat for one night at the famed rolling greens of the ICC golf course, Edina, Minn., for the launch of Save Our Monarchs Foundation. Held on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon overlooking the lush grounds, the monarchs carded an eagle of interest with the attending crowd.
The Foundation, brainchild of entrepreneur Ward Johnson, has a steep objective... Read more
Golf took a backseat for one night at the famed rolling greens of the ICC golf course, Edina, Minn., for the launch of Save Our Monarchs Foundation. Held on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon overlooking the lush grounds, the monarchs carded an eagle of interest with the attending crowd.
The Foundation, brainchild of entrepreneur Ward Johnson, has a steep objective... Read more
June 13, 2014
Thank you to everyone who came out to Interlachen Country Club to help us officially launch Save Our Monarchs at our 'Plant A Seed' Party. The event was well-attended and hugely successful thanks to all of your generous donations and the great media coverage we received from WCCO Radio, Star Tribune and KSTP TV.
We had some great speakers at the event including Ward Johnson, Executive Director or Save Our Monarchs and Dr. Ed Schneider, Director of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
Thank you to everyone who came out to Interlachen Country Club to help us officially launch Save Our Monarchs at our 'Plant A Seed' Party. The event was well-attended and hugely successful thanks to all of your generous donations and the great media coverage we received from WCCO Radio, Star Tribune and KSTP TV.
We had some great speakers at the event including Ward Johnson, Executive Director or Save Our Monarchs and Dr. Ed Schneider, Director of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
May 27, 2014
So much has happened -- it's been quite a whirlwind of activity! We now have a signed agreement with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum! The Arboretum and Save Our Monarchs are collaborating in an alliance to increase habitat for the monarch butterfly.
The Arboretum will be educating its visitors and other audiences about the importance of planting milkweed for the monarch’s survival. This summer, the Arboretum will be distributing the Foundation’s milkweed seed packets at classes, field trips and other educational events both on and off-site, as well as during membership drives and in the Arboretum’s gift store.
So much has happened -- it's been quite a whirlwind of activity! We now have a signed agreement with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum! The Arboretum and Save Our Monarchs are collaborating in an alliance to increase habitat for the monarch butterfly.
The Arboretum will be educating its visitors and other audiences about the importance of planting milkweed for the monarch’s survival. This summer, the Arboretum will be distributing the Foundation’s milkweed seed packets at classes, field trips and other educational events both on and off-site, as well as during membership drives and in the Arboretum’s gift store.
May 1, 2014
We had an amazing day today! We met with leadership at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and they were totally supportive of our Foundation and what we are doing to save our beloved butterflies.
Check this page later for more details as we firm up our agreement...
We had an amazing day today! We met with leadership at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and they were totally supportive of our Foundation and what we are doing to save our beloved butterflies.
Check this page later for more details as we firm up our agreement...
April 16, 2014
At the board meeting of the Save Our Monarchs Foundation, we had a lively discussion about the reason for the disappearance of our beloved butterfly. We decided that regardless of the reasons for their declining numbers, what was most important was to explain that the best and only solution was to plant more milkweed. Our mission is simple -- other organizations may educate, while we plant -- one milkweed at a time.
At the board meeting of the Save Our Monarchs Foundation, we had a lively discussion about the reason for the disappearance of our beloved butterfly. We decided that regardless of the reasons for their declining numbers, what was most important was to explain that the best and only solution was to plant more milkweed. Our mission is simple -- other organizations may educate, while we plant -- one milkweed at a time.