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Although much is being done, monarchs were recently listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Given the current downward trajectory of the monarch population, how long do we have to ramp up our efforts? Barb Agnew of the Monarch Trail organization will discuss what can be accomplished:

• At home: Planting ideals and basic practices to help pollinator and monarch populations.
• In your neighborhood: Connecting gardens and commons with “paths” of plantings and community plantings.
• In your City: Policy changes within your community for large businesses’ parking areas, mowing, herbicide policy, planting medians and swales with native plants, providing resources for rain gardens, and doing presentations for elected officials.

This is the fifth program in the 2022-23 Elm Grove Beautification Committee Winter Lecture Series, with partner support from the Elm Grove Library. Mark your calendars for the remaining presentations (3/15, 4/12).