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Amazing Environmental Expo Line-up!
Nebraska Monarchs is excited to announce the line-up for the Environmental Expo that will be part of 2025 Native Plant Giveaway and...
sschmi159
May 121 min read


Nebraska Monarchs Presents the 2025 Native Plant Giveaway and Environmental Expo
Nebraska Monarchs is excited to officially announce that the sixth annual Native Plant Giveaway and Environmental Expo will be held on...
sschmi159
Apr 231 min read


2025 Native Gardens for Shared Spaces Application Now Closed
50 groups will be selected to receive plants (about half will receive 32 plants and about half will receive 64 plants). Each group...
sschmi159
Apr 11 min read


Save the Date!
The 2025 Native Plant Giveaway and Environmental Expo will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 1-4pm. This event is free and open to the...
sschmi159
Feb 31 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...
Robert Gittins
Aug 13, 20243 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...
Robert Gittins
Aug 13, 20243 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...
sschmi159
Apr 18, 20241 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,...
Robert Gittins
Mar 29, 20241 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...
sschmi159
Mar 27, 20241 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...
Robert Gittins
Feb 27, 20241 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...
sschmi159
May 11, 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...
sschmi159
May 6, 20231 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...
Robert Gittins
May 2, 20232 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,...
sschmi159
Apr 21, 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...
sschmi159
Apr 19, 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...
sschmi159
Apr 12, 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...
sschmi159
Apr 10, 20231 min read


Community Help Needed to Continue Free Seed Program
Support needed to continue free milkweed seed program.
Robert Gittins
Jul 30, 20221 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...
Robert Gittins
Feb 21, 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...
Becki Chandler
Feb 19, 20212 min read
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