Humans. Need. Pollinators.
Columbia Heights is a national leader in protecting this critical link in our food chain.
Taking up a challenge by the National Wildlife Federation, Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula has pledged that Columbia Heights, MN will help save the monarch butterfly. In the western United States, populations of this iconic species have declined by 99% in recent years. Farmers rely on pollinators like these for our crops. With the help of several community organizations, the Mayor will create habitats for the monarch butterfly and pollinators, and educate residents about how they can make a difference at home and in the community.
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Plant native flowers.
Make a pollinator habitat. Monarchs rely exclusively on milkweed. Participate in No Mow May. Don’t use pesticides. Learn how to make a pollinator habitat.
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Put your habitat on the map.
Add your habitat on the Columbia Heights Pollinator Map. You can also get a Pollinator-Friendly Lawn Sign.
3
Celebrate with the community!
Join us at the Columbia Heights Monarch Festival! Exhibits, activities, performances, a movie, and more!
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