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Informational Websites

A wealth of information about gardening, butterflies, pollinators, native plants, conservation and the benefits of time spent in nature is available on the internet. Below are a few sites you may find interesting. Click on the logo, text or address to visit the website.

Seek out the staff at local garden centers as well as members of local garden clubs and conservation organizations. They can be excellent resources.

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American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is the professional association for US landscape architects. This website includes articles on things such as health & design, sustainability, climate change issues green infrastructure and more.

asla.org

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The Chicago Botanic Garden, situated on 385 acres, is one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers.

The site offers information about plants, conservation, events and educational opportunities.

chicagobotanic.org

The Conservation Foundation (TFC) is a non-profit land and river protection organization. The site includes earth-friendly advice for yards and community. TCF also provides tips

on attracting pollinators and

other wildlife.

theconservationfoundation.org

The Field Museum of Chicago works to understand the past, explore the present, shape a future rich with biological and cultural diversity. The site offers a wealth of information, including 749 field guides

on a range of topics.

thefieldmuseum.org

Journey North engages students and citizen scientists in tracking wildlife migration. Facts, sightings, videos, maps, etc. are available for eagles, hummingbirds, monarch butterflies, whooping cranes, and more. Citizens are able to add their sightings.

journeynorth.org

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's mission is to conserve, restore & create healthy landscapes. The site includes an extensive plant library, how-to guides, conservation info, a botanical glossary, resource links and so much more.

wildflower.org

The Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and a national historic landmark. An extensive plant database, bloom time calendar, advice, tips and resources are available on their website.

missouribotanical.org

Monarch Joint Venture is a partnership of agencies, organizations, and programs working to protect the monarch and its annual migration. Available is information on monarch biology, threats, conservation, habitat creation, webinars and more.

monarchjointventure.org

Monarch Watch is a nonprofit education, conservation, and research program focused on the monarch butterfly and their amazing fall migration. The site offers information on biology, migration, attracting, rearing and tagging monarchs.

monarchwatch.org

The Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters. Follow conservation efforts view current research, share photos and videos, all on their website.

nature.org

The Natural Garden Natives® branded plant line of local ecotype natives is available at many independent garden centers in the central Midwest. The site offers information on gardening, ecosystems, native plant sales

and stores where these native plants

may be purchased.

naturalgardennatives.com

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), part of the US Dept. of Agriculture, works with farmers and ranchers to help conserve, maintain and improve natural resources. Includes information about pollinators, habitat and conservation.

nrcs.usda.gov

The North American Butterfly Assoc. is a membership based nonprofit, working to increase public enjoyment and conservation of butterflies. Info on butterfly gardening, conservation, photography, monitoring and more may be found on the site.

naba.org

ScienceDirect, created by Elsevier, an information analytics business. Search peer-reviewed journals, articles, chapters & open access content on scientific, tech & medical research. Linked here is a review of the health benefits of nature from 143 studies.

sciencedirect.com

The US Fish and Wildlife Service, a bureau within the Dept. of Interior, works to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats. A wealth of info on pollinators, birds, fisheries, wetlands, federal wildlife laws.

fws.gov

The US Geological Survey, science agency for the Dept. of Interior, known for its natural science expertise & vast earth and biological data. The site offers info on a wide range of science topics including pollinators, maps and data by geographical region.

usgs.gov

Wild Ones® is a national nonprofit with local chapters that teach/promote environmentally sound landscaping. Working to enhance biodiversity by preserving, restoring and establishing native plant communities. Resources on native plants, natural landscapes

and native plant sales.

wildones.org

The Xerces Society is a nonprofit organization working to protect wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. An extensive offering of information on biology, threats, conservation, articles, publications, videos and more on numerous species of invertebrates as well as native plants.

xerces.org

Mt. Cuba Center is a nonprofit botanic garden that highlights the beauty and value of native plants to inspire conservation. A leader in native plant research, education, and habitat preservation. Find study results for high performing native cultivars.

mtcubacenter.org

Universities:

IUPUI was created in 1969 by the merger of the Indianapolis campuses of Indiana University and Purdue University. It is considered a premier urban public research university. Their Sustainability page offers information on supporting pollinators.

sustainability.iupui.edu

The Iowa Pollinator Conservation Working Group is a partnership between Iowa State University and the Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for pollinator and insect conservation. The site provides links to publications and resources sites.

pollinatorworkinggroup

The U of I - Illinois Extension is part of the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. The site offers information on a wide range of topics and programs. The option is also available to find local programs in the counties of the state of Illinois.

extension.illinois.edu

The University of Minnesota Bee Lab's mission is to promote the conservation, health, and diversity of bee pollinators through research, education, and hands-on mentorship. The site has information on almost everything pertaining to bees.

beelab.umn.edu

U of W - Wisconsin Pollinators notes that their research revolves around the conservation of and services provided by wild and managed pollinators. The site offers information on bumble bees, honey bees, monarchs and pollinator conservation.

pollinators.wisc.edu