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September 21st, 11:13 am

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This video will review How to enter Milkweed Density Data for Missourians for Monarchs via online form. This process is completed after you've performed the Milkweed Density Monitoring Protocol for your designated Site Location. If you haven't already done so and are interested in volunteering with Missourians for Monarchs, you can register to Volunteer at: https://moformonarchs.org/volunteer-portal/ If you haven't already done so, please consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel by clicking the Subscribe button.
Volunteer Training Video 2: How to Enter Milkweed Density Field Data Online
Welcome to the online training video series for the Missourians for Monarchs "Milkweed Density Monitoring Protocol." This video will review How to Create a User Account. Creation of a user account serves two purposes: 1) Indicates to Missourians for Monarchs staff you're committed to participating in the Milkweed Density Monitoring program for a designated site location. 2) User Account will provide the necessary access to enter your field data online. If you haven't already done so and are interested in volunteering with Missourians for Monarchs, you can register to Volunteer at: https://moformonarchs.org/volunteer-portal/ If you haven't already done so, please consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel by clicking the Subscribe button.
How to Create User Account
Useful information when trying to establish habitat in potentially challenging locations, such as, row crops, slopes, or clay-pan soils Copyrighted University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Establishing Pollinator Habitats in Challenging Locations
3:30- The Importance of Community Restoration- Mary Nemecek, Vice President, Burroughs Audubon Society of Greater Kansas City 23:20- Engaging Underserved Communities to Establish Pollinator Habitat- Kirstin Underwood, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service- Coastal Program 46:10- How Communities Can Participate in Monitoring Efforts- Dr. Timothy Fredricks, Environmental Engagement Manager, Bayer U.S. & Elizabeth Egan, Communications Coordinator, Missourians for Monarchs 1:00:00- The National Wildlife Federation's Mayors' Monarch Pledge- Patrick Fitzgerald, Senior Director of Community Wildlife, National Wildlife Federation 1:24:30- Open Q&A with Experts https://moformonarchs.org/municipalities-building-monarch-communities/
Municipalities Building Monarch Communities Webinar
Welcome to the online training video series for the milkweed density monitoring protocol. This is the 4th video in the 4 part training series. In this presentation, we will discuss monarch butterflies biology, population status, and habitat needs. If you are a milkweed monitoring volunteer, this is your 4th and last video. Register to Volunteer: https://moformonarchs.org/volunteer-portal/ Sources: Missourians for Monarchs: https://moformonarchs.org/ Missourians for Monarchs Members: https://moformonarchs.org/members/ Monarch Populations: https://monarchwatch.org/blog/2021/02/25/monarch-population-status-45/ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Listing Decision: https://www.fws.gov/savethemonarch/SSA.html Grow Native! Landscape Plans: https://grownative.org/learn/native-landscape-plans/ Xerces Society Native Pollinator Plants Table: https://xerces.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/17-050_03_XercesSoc_PollinatorPlants_Midwest-Region_web-3page.pdf Grow Native! Resource Guide: https://grownative.org/resource-guide/ Technical Assistance: https://moformonarchs.org/find-an-expert/ Best Management Practices: https://moformonarchs.org/downloads/ Missouri Bumble Bee Atlas: https://www.mobumblebeeatlas.org/ Journey North: https://journeynorth.org/ Monarch Joint Venture: https://monarchjointventure.org/ Master Pollinator Steward: https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/master-pollinator-steward
Volunteer Training Video 4: Monarch Biology, Status, and Habitat
Welcome to the online training video series for the Missourians for Monarchs milkweed density monitoring protocol. This is the third video in the 4-part volunteer training series. In this presentation, we will review how to identify native Missouri milkweed species. Register to Volunteer: https://moformonarchs.org/volunteer-portal/
Volunteer Training Video 3: Milkweed Identification
Welcome to the online training video series for the Missourians for Monarchs milkweed density monitoring protocol. This is the first video in the 4-part volunteer training series. In this presentation, we will review three different procedures to monitor milkweed. NOTE: This presentation says the volunteer window closes in September. Milkweed may still be monitored through the end of October. Register to Volunteer: https://moformonarchs.org/volunteer-portal/
Volunteer Training Video 1: Milkweed Density Monitoring Protocol
Learn the basics of what pollination is, who pollinators are, and how you can sustain pollinators in your area! Helpful Links: Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever in Missouri https://missouripfqf.org/ Missourians for Monarchs https://moformonarchs.org/ Missouri Prairie Foundation https://moprairie.org/ Pollinator Partnership https://www.pollinator.org/ Xerces Society https://xerces.org/ Missouri Bumble Bee Atlas  https://www.mobumblebeeatlas.org/     Journey North   https://journeynorth.org/monarchs    Monarch Joint Venture https://monarchjointventure.org/ Grow Native!: Resource Guide https://grownative.org/resource-guide/    Missouri Department of Conservation: Private Land Conservationists    https://mdc.mo.gov/regional-contacts   Deep Roots KC   https://deeprootskc.org/   NRCS- Missouri Programs https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/mo/programs/ USFWS Partners for Fish & Wildlife  https://www.fws.gov/partners/   Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund  https://www.beeandbutterflyfund.org/seed-a-legacy-program.html   Free online Landscape Calculator  https://www.landscapecalculator.com/
Pollinators 101 Webinar 2.11.2021 Presented by Missourians for Monarchs and PFQF- Missouri
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