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CURRENT AND PAST PROJECTS
Below are various resources that provide information on the current and past projects and events that benefit the Monarch Butterflies around the Bryan/College Station area. The few of the larger projects are highlighted below however, there is a more complete list following these projects.
Mayor’s Monarch Pledge:
In short, the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge is one’s commitment to both restore habitat in the community and encourage others to do the same. Below are a few websites with more information and how to get involved and take the pledge.
City of College Station Mayor’s Monarch Pledge:http://www.cstx.gov/index.aspx?page=4001
The National Wildlife Federation: https://www.nwf.org/Garden-For-Wildlife/About/National-Initiatives/Mayors-Monarch-Pledge.aspx
A&M Gardening Club:
The main purpose of this club is to distribute milkweed plants to various areas around the Bryan/College Station area in order to help the Monarch Butterfly population. The plants are free, however, donations are accepted and highly appreciated. All donations go to the club which benefits the Monarch Butterflies.
Projects and Events:
AGGIE FIELD OF HONOR: https://www.flickr.com/photos/collegestation/sets/72157675094638948/
A&M Gardening Club
Assist with Native Plant Demonstration Garden at TAMU Biodiversity Research & Teaching Collections
Bee Creek Park Demonstration Garden: https://www.flickr.com/photos/collegestation/sets/72157674993578755
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity A
City of Bryan Parks and Recreation 1
City of College Station Parks and Recreation
Weekly Monarch Educational Program with City of College Station 1
Collect and Curate Images of Pollinators
Collect and Curate Images of Host Plants
Corporate Milkweed Distribution Think Tank
Create Butterfly Garden at Anson Jones Elementary
Demonstration Garden with Master Gardeners
Design a Monarch Exhibit with Merlin Lab 1
Develop Monarch Waystation with City of College Station Parks and Rec at Lick Creek Park 1
Develop interactive signage plans for Butterfly Alley 1
Forest Ridge Elementary
Fundraising
GABBARD PARK DEMONSTRATION GARDEN
GIS Mapping
Habitat Restoration at Schob Nature Reserve
Insect Collection 1
Keep Brazos Beautiful A
Milkweed Testing and Production 1
Monarch Watch: https://blog.cstx.gov/2017/09/12/get-ready-for-the-october-monarch-migration/
Native Pollinator Host Plant Survey
Publicity Campaign 1
Rangel Honeybee Lab Still Creek Christian Academy 1
RICHARD CARTER PARK DEMONSTRATION GARDEN
Texas Master Naturalist – Brazos Valley Chapter
USDA Peoples Garden 1
Wildflower Seed Bombs with Keep Brazos Beautiful 1