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8.a) Waystation Presentation1 From Site Analysis - 2007 to present - 2014 4 + min 2 March 18. 2008 page 11 1.6 Ft. wide looped bituminous trail system. 2.Small timber picnic shelter and orientation kiosk north of the parking lot. 3.Loop trail around the outside perimeter of the park. 4.Several small boardwalk crossings and a larger boardwalk crossing. 5.Overlook on the north side of the park. 6.Mid-loop trail to outdoor classroom and play area. 3 4 Why concerned? Milkweeds and nectar sources are declining due to development and widespread use of herbicides in croplands, pastures and roadsides. Habitat loss of 6,000 acres a day to development of shopping centers, subdivisions and factories. Herbicide-resistant corn and soybeans – loss of 100 million acres of monarch habitat in recent years. 2013 lowest count of Monarch since 1993. 5 To offset the loss of milkweeds and nectar sources . . . we need to create, conserve, and protect monarch butterfly habitats. We can help by creating “Monarch Waystations” in home gardens, at schools, business, parks, zoos, nature centers, along roadsides and on other unused plots of land. Certified Monarch Waystations across America Total Monarch Waystations in U.S. 6,887 – In MN - 258 How to get certified as Monarch Waystation 6 full hours of sun Wind shelter Good drainage 2 – 10 plants per sq. yd. NO pesticides Water (for first 2 years) Mulch and weed control At least 100 sq. ft. Nectar plants Milkweed plans Plan to sustain Waystation sign - $24.95 Funding – Friends of Scandia Park and trails $1,000.00 ? 6 Monarch Waystation #1 "Monarch Waystation Numero Uno" Lawrence, KS 66047 U.S.A. Registrant: Monarch Watch Certified: 4/21/2005 Updated: 4/21/2005 Type: Urban Location: University of Kansas Size: X-Large (1,000-4,999 sq ft) 7 Monarch Waystation #4 "Margarete's Monarch Pub" Lawrence, KS 66047 U.S.A. Registrant: Margarete Certified: 7/20/2005 Updated: 7/20/2005 Type: Urban Location: Size: Medium (200-499 sq ft) 8 Monarch Waystation #10 "My Backyard" Baldwin, NY 11510 U.S.A. Registrant: Margaret E. Hallden Certified: 7/20/2005 Updated: 7/20/2005 Type: Suburban Location: Size: Colossal (more than 5,000 sq ft) 9 Monarch Waystation #20 "My Backyard" Shokan, NY 12481 U.S.A. Registrant: Maraleen Manos- Jones / Manos De La Mariposa Certified: 7/20/2005 Updated: 7/20/2005 Type: Rural Location: Size: X-Large (1,000-4,999 sq ft) 10 Monarch Waystation #76 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 U.S.A. Registrant: Mike Huff Certified: 6/15/2005 Updated: 6/15/2005 Type: Urban Location: Size: Colossal (more than 5,000 sq ft) 11 Monarch Waystation #86 Gresham, WI 54128 U.S.A. Registrant: Gresham Community School Butterfly Garden Certified: 6/15/2005 Updated: 6/15/2005 Type: Rural Location: Size: Large (500-999 sq ft) 12 Monarch Waystation #112 "Bickelhaupt Arboretum" Clinton, IA 52732 U.S.A. Registrant: Bickelhaupt Arboretum Certified: 7/28/2005 Updated: 7/28/2005 Type: Rural Location: Arboretum Size: Medium (200-499 sq ft) 13 Monarch Waystation #166 Chicago, IL 60630 U.S.A. Registrant: The Fairmont Certified: 8/8/2005 Updated: 8/8/2005 Type: Urban Location: Size: Colossal (more than 5,000 sq ft) 14 Monarch Waystation #244 "Douglas-Michel 'Monarch Bed and Breakfast'" Aromas, CA 95004 U.S.A. Registrant: Douglas-Michel Butterflyplants Monarch Waystation Certified: 8/30/2005 Updated: 8/30/2005 Type: Rural Location: Size: Colossal (more than 5,000 sq ft) 15 See next page Comments: Totals 3.5 acres, is located 10 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and midpoint (25-30 miles) from Pacific Grove and Santa Cruz, California. These cities are homes to two significant western Monarch overwintering sites. In 1995, we became aware of Monarchs and their need for milkweed and habitat. We decided to convert this field to a monarch habitat. We began slowly by developing single portions at a time by adding plants, some trees, water sources and milkweed. In 1991, we observed an occasional Monarch flying by Now, 14 years later, with all the milkweed, nectar plants and additional trees, plus sources of water, we have an abundance of Monarchs during the annual migrations with some now staying longer and longer, which is why we call it a Monarch 'Bed and Breakfast. 16 Monarch Waystation #299 "Virginia Living Museum Butterfly Garden" Newport News, VA 23601 U.S.A. Registrant: Virginia Living Museum Butterfly Garden Certified: 9/15/2005 Updated: 9/15/2005 Type: Urban Location: Size: X-Large (1,000- 4,999 sq ft) 17 Monarch Waystation #349 "Walnut Lane Farm" Marysville, IN 47141 U.S.A. Registrant: Walnut Lane Farm Certified: 10/11/2005 Updated: 10/11/2005 Type: Rural Location: Size: Medium (200-499 sq ft) 18 Monarch Waystation #846 "South Riverside Park Rain Garden" Waverly, IA 50677 U.S.A. Registrant: Waverly Parks & Recreation Certified: 8/18/2006 Updated: 8/18/2006 Type: Urban Location: Size: Small (less than 200 sq ft) 19 20 Certified Monarch Waystations are listed in data bank at the University of Minnesota as well as Monarch Waystation Registry on web site. http://www.monarchwatch.org /waystations/registry/ Waystation could bring bus/van traffic to Lilleskogen. Girl Scouts/ Boy scouts/ 4-H club tours. Also schools, especially in early June and early Sept. Senior groups, Church groups etc.