COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The Mighty Monarchs work with organizations including Kaniksu Land Trust, Sandpoint Library, Northside Elementary School, Bonner County Gardeners Association, Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society, Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists, Selkirk Conservation Alliance, and Idaho Fish and Game to assist us in accessing locations to plant Monarch Waystations, pollinator and milkweed propagation gardens. These organizations also help support our community educational outreach opportunities.

Projects since our formation:

  • July 2023: East Bonner County Library Monarch Waystation
  • Sept. 2023 and May/June/Oct. 2024: Pine Street Woods Monarch Waystations in the meadow (Kaniksu Land Trust)
  • Sept. 2023: University of Idaho Organic Agricultural Center Milkweed planting
  • April 2024: Dover’s Spring Market participation
  • May 2024: Monarch City USA presentation to the city of Dover
  • May 2024: WaterLife Discovery Center Pollinator/Milkweed Propagation Garden installation
  • May 2024: Bonner County Gardeners Association Spring plant sale participation for educational purposes
  • May/June 2024: East Bonner County Library Monarch display
  • May/June 2024: Northside Elementary School Pollinator Garden
  • June 2024: KNPS plant sale participation for educational purposes
  • Oct. 2024: Sled Hill (through Kaniksu Land Trust) Propagation Garden installation
  • Oct. 2024: Centennial Field milkweed planting
  • Oct. 2024: Dover Harvest Festival participation for educational purposes
  • March 2025: Milkweed rhizome dig at USFS Garden in Coeur d’Alene
  • March 2025: Monarch butterfly/Pollinator Garden presentation at East Bonner County Library
  • July 2025 Dover Monarch Festival
  • July 2025 Assist w/ Monarch event at Sandpoint Library

As noted above, The Mighty Monarchs continue to participate in BCGA and KNPS plant sales, Dover’s seasonal markets, and the Sandpoint Library display along with other educational outreach opportunities. We have maintained our commitment to education and sharing awareness about the monarch butterfly and its environment with our community.

Our upcoming projects include:

  • Continuation of Pine Street Woods Waystations
  • Assist with a youth programs with Sandpoint Library Coordinator, Kelli Burg
  • Sandpoint Farmer’s Market
  • Monarchs and Friends Festival in Sandpoint
  • Educational events at Kaniksu Land Trust Aster Gardens