Milkweed Production!
We grow native milkweeds - providing 1000's of plants and seeds for habitat conservation and promotion of monarchs and other pollinators. Given our location, at mid- and high-elevation, we have access to a variety of ecozones and milkweeds (over 15 milkweed species!) and are committed to educate, inspire, and prepare our stakeholders - from private landowners, gardeners, k-12 schools, to state parks and federal agencies. Our focus is on the milkweed - making sure the right species are planted in the right locations.
HABITAT CONSERVATION
Yearly production of healthy, vigorous milkweeds and seeds using known provenances.
Creation and maintenance of milkweed habitat in our garden spaces in the Village of Oak Creek, our milkweed prairie at Rogers Lake, and recognized site on historic Route 66.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
Provide internships to University students and Master Gardeners; k-12 programs and eduction packets; creation of local public gardens; milkweed workshops; public presentations.
RESEARCH
Study methods to improve milkweed growth and reproduction; develop better methods for germination and plant health; monarch usage of plants and preferences for various milkweed species; natural enemies and methods of mitigation
PARTNERSHIPS
We are a non-profit that works with many local, state and national organizations to promote milkweed use and monarch conservation and education. Let us partner with you!
Partners: Rotary Club of Sedona Village; NAU School of Forestry; Terroir Seeds; USDA Forest Service; Flagstaff Parks and Rec, and Rockin River Ranch State Park.
FUNDERS
We are supported by multiple foundations and organizations. We thank the following groups for their funding support: Rotary Club of Sedona Village; Burton Family Foundation, Ingebritson Family Foundation, Arizona Community Foundation, and NAU Foundation