Monarchs of Moorhead, MN

Know the rules and guidelines!

Earth Week DYK

Recently adopted code changes allow natural lawns, which may consist of plantings (other than turf grass) may exceed 8 inches in height.

Natural lawn maintenance includes:
• No vegetative overhang on the sidewalk, curb, street, or adjacent properties
• May not include turf grass or any noxious or invasive weeds and plants

Prior to planting a natural lawn, call 811 for a free utility locate to ensure that planting areas do not interfere with utilities.

Natural Lawn Q&A:https://www.moorheadmn.gov/media/wakj0e3m/natural-lawn-handout-compliance.pdf

Good Job City of Moorhead, Minnesota! 🌿🦋🌿🐝🌿

Earth Week DYK

Interested in visiting native prairie sites along the river corridor? Moorhead has completed implementation of a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Climate Action Grant and converted approximately 10 acres of turf grass to native prairie along the river.

Enjoy the trails! https://www.moorheadmn.gov/parks-rec/parks-and-trails/

Happy Earth Day! Want to make your lawn more pollinator friendly? Here are some tips for you! 🦋🐛🐝

Head's up Moorhead!

It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Each year, the City Emergency Management Team collaborates with Homeland Security and Emergency Management to sponsor Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. The week is designed to refresh, remind and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. It's also a great time to make and practice your emergency plan and build or refresh your emergency preparedness kit.

As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, the monthly outdoor warning siren test will happen twice on Thursday, April 16 at 1:45 pm and then in the evening at 6:45 pm.

Afternoon Tornado Drill - 1:45 pm
Schools, businesses and other facilities are encouraged to conduct a tornado drill during this time to practice their tornado sheltering plans.

Evening Tornado Drill- 6:45 pm
The reason for a 6:45 pm drill is that severe weather, including tornadoes, occurs most often between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm. The statewide 1:45 pm drill gives institutions, first-shift and day workers a time to practice, but it does not allow second-shift workers the same opportunity. The 6:45 pm tornado drill also allows families to practice their sheltering plans.

According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota experiences an average of 46 tornadoes per year. In 2022, 83 tornadoes struck Minnesota, which is the most in a year since the all-time record of 113, set in 2010. Most tornadoes occur between May and August, though they have been spotted as early as March 6 in 2017 and as late as December 15, in 2021, when the state recorded 22 confirmed tornadoes.

Understanding this threat and knowing what to do when a tornado is approaching can save lives.

Take advantage of Severe Weather Awareness Week to review your own and your family's emergency procedures and prepare for weather-related hazards: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/programs/weather-safety/severe-weather-awareness-week

It's time!

Time to clean your Caterpillar Cages?

Great News! Oh I sure hope this means I'll get some more Monarchs this summer! 🥰

Just in! The overwintering Mexico Monarch population numbers are in. There is a 64% increase from last years numbers. Yay 😁. Keep planting them native habitat!

Last year was a hard year for me... fingers crossed for a better outcome!

And the season now begins! Who is excited?

❤️ who we help!

NDSU Pollinator Resources: Meet the Rare, Threatened and Endangered Insect Pollinators of North Dakota

This publication explains why some pollinators are declining—focusing on habitat loss, pesticides, and other pressures—and then introduces four little-known species: rusty patched bumble bee, yellow-banded bumble bee, Poweshiek skipperling, and Dakota skipper. It walks readers through their biology, habitat needs, status, and practical tips for how landowners and gardeners can help protect them.

If you’ve heard that “pollinators are in trouble” and want concrete, North Dakota-specific examples and actions, this guide answers “who’s at risk, why, and what can I actually do?” Read the full publication here: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/meet-rare-threatened-and-endangered-insect-pollinators-north-dakota

NDSU is an equal opportunity provider. To view the USDA Non-Discrimination Statement, follow this link: https://www.usda.gov/non-discrimination-statement