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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.

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

The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs is a global leader promoting the development and practice of Forest Therapy, a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments.

natureandforesttherapy.org

The Butterfly Website is the world's oldest and largest website dedicated to butterflies and moths. On this site you will find an extensive clipart collection, photographs, videos, butterfly gardening tips, and more.

thebutterflywebsite.com

The Chicago Botanic Garden, situated on 385 acres, is one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. Their website offers information about plants, conservation, events and educational opportunities.

chicagobotanic.org

The Conservation Foundation is a non-profit land & river protection organization. On their site, you will find earth-friendly advice for your yard and community. They also provide tips on attracting pollinators and other wildlife.

theconservationfoundation.org

The Field Museum of Chicago supports projects around the globe with the goal "to understand the past, explore the present, and shape a future rich with biological and cultural diversity." Their site is a wealthy source of information, including how to create monarch habitat and 749 other field guides.

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, gray whales and more.

learner.org/jnorth

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 glossery, 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, bloomtime calendar, advice, tips and resources are available on their website.

missouribotanicalgarden.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 based at the Univ. of Kansas, focusing on the monarch butterfly, its habitat, and spectacular fall migration. The site offers information on biology, migration, rearing, tagging, even the Monarchs in Space project.

monarchwatch.org

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

nature.org

The Natural Garden Natives® branded plant line is available at many Independent Garden Centers in the central Midwest. The website offers information on gardening with natives, ecosystems, plant sales, and where to purchase these local ecotype natives as well as links to related resources.

naturalgardennatives.com

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency of the US Dept. of Agriculture, works with farmers and ranchers to help conserve, maintain and improve their natural resources. Includes info about pollinators, habitat and conservation in pastures and backyard gardens.

nrcs.usda.gov

The North American Butterfly Assoc. is a membership based 501c3 nonprofit organization, working to increase public enjoyment & conservation of butterflies. Information on butterfly gardening, conservation, photography, monitoring and more may be found on their site.

naba.org

ScienceDirect is created by Elsevier, an information analytics business. Search for peer-reviewed journals, articles, book chapters and open access content on scientific, technical and medical research. Linked directly 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 with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats. A wealth of info on pollinators, migratory birds, fisheries, wetlands, federal wildlife laws and even monarch conservation.

fws.gov

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

usgs.gov

Wild Ones® is a national not-for-profit group with local chapters that teach/promote environmentally sound landscaping to preserve biodiversity by preserving, restoring and establishing native plant communities. Resources on native plants and natural landscapes are available.

wildones.org

The Xerces Society is a nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. An extensive offering of information on biology, threats, conservation efforts, articles, publications, videos and more on numerous species of invertebrates.

xerces.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 and pest management. The site provides links to publications and resources sites.

pollinatorworkinggroup

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The U of I Landscape and Human Health Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research laboratory dedicated to studying the connection between greenery and human health. The site provides links to numerous studies and links to sites of similar interest.

lhhl.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 mentor-ship. The site offers a wealth of information on almost everything pertaining to bees.

beelab.umn.edu

The U of W - Wisconsin Pollinators states that the major focus of 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

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