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Aug 133 min read

Replacing Trees Lost to Storms: A Guide for Omaha Residents

This summer, devastating storms have swept through Omaha, damaging homes, vehicles, and properties. Our thoughts are with everyone...

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Nebraska Monarchs Top 10 Native Trees for Pollinators!

Robert Gittins

Aug 123 min read

Nebraska Monarchs Top 10 Native Trees for Pollinators!

In the wake of the devastating storms of 2024, many in the Omaha community have felt the profound loss of our cherished trees—those...

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Nebraska Monarchs Receives Grant From Men's Garden Club of Omaha

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Apr 181 min read

Nebraska Monarchs Receives Grant From Men's Garden Club of Omaha

Nebraska Monarchs is pleased to announce that our organization will be receiving $500 in grant money from Men's Garden Club of Omaha to...

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Robert Gittins

Mar 291 min read

2024 Nebraska Monarchs Public Plant Giveaway & Environmental Expo

SAVE THE DATE! Nebraska Monarchs Public Plant Giveaway & Environmental Expo Saturday, May 18th, 2024 1pm–4pm Omaha South High School,...

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Mar 271 min read

Native Gardens for Shared Spaces

Thank you for your interest in our 5th Annual Native Plant Giveaway! Complete an application on behalf of a group/organization...

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Robert Gittins

Feb 271 min read

Bringing Back Butterflies Campaign

A heartfelt thank you to the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET) for choosing Nebraska Monarchs as a grant recipient for our "Bringing...

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May 11, 20231 min read

Matching Campaign Update

Exciting Fundraiser Update! Because of your help, we are now 70% of the way to our $15,000 goal, which will be matched by another donor...

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sschmi159

May 6, 20231 min read

First Public Giveaway a Success

Thank you to the community for showing up for native plants and pollinators today. We had a line out the door! Also, a special "thank...

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Robert Gittins

May 2, 20232 min read

Nebraska Monarchs to Host Native Plant Giveaway at South High School, Saturday, May 6th from 3-5pm

Omaha, NE – Nebraska Monarchs is excited to host our 4th Annual native plant giveaway event at South High School on May 6, 2023, from...

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Nebraska Monarchs Raising Seed Money - Donations Matched until May 31!

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Apr 21, 20231 min read

Nebraska Monarchs Raising Seed Money - Donations Matched until May 31!

The Board of Nebraska Monarchs would like to officially announce they have received a 501(c)(3) non-profit designation. In celebration,...

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sschmi159

Apr 19, 20231 min read

2023 Native Plant Giveaway - Sign-up Now Closed

Nebraska Monarchs would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to everyone who signed up to receive plants through our annual native...

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Apr 11, 20231 min read

Native Plant Giveaway Sign-up - Now Live!

April 12, 2023 Nebraska Monarchs is pleased to announce we will be holding our plant giveaway again this year! Participation is open to...

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Nebraska Monarchs to Discontinue Milkweed Seed Program

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Apr 10, 20231 min read

Nebraska Monarchs to Discontinue Milkweed Seed Program

After 6 very successful years, Nebraska Monarchs has decided to wind down the nationwide milkweed seed giveaway program. The organization...

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Community Help Needed to Continue Free Seed Program

Robert Gittins

Jul 30, 20221 min read

Community Help Needed to Continue Free Seed Program

Support needed to continue free milkweed seed program.

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Nebraska Monarchs to give away pollinator plants in the Omaha area

Robert Gittins

Feb 21, 20212 min read

Nebraska Monarchs to give away pollinator plants in the Omaha area

You may have noticed less butterflies in your garden over the past few summers. This is mainly due to the lack of habitat needed for...

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How to Cold Stratify Milkweed Seeds in 5 Steps

Becki Chandler

Feb 19, 20212 min read

How to Cold Stratify Milkweed Seeds in 5 Steps

The Monarch butterflies will soon be leaving their overwintering grounds in Mexico and start their epic journey North! Last year, they...

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3 Key Elements to a Thriving Butterfly Garden

Becki Chandler

Dec 16, 20202 min read

3 Key Elements to a Thriving Butterfly Garden

If you incorporate host plants, nectar sources and shelter into your garden, you'll be sure to attract butterflies to your garden!

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