Programs & Resources
We grow native milkweed species - providing 1000's 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 and federal agencies. Our focus is on the milkweed - making sure the right species are planted in the right locations.
HABITAT CONSERVATION
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
RESEARCH
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.
Provide internships to University students and Master Gardeners; k-12 programs and eduction packets; creation of local public gardens; milkweed workshops; public presentations.
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
FUNDERS
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.
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, and NAU Foundation