Illinois’ State insect is one step closer to extinction. The Monarch butterfly was recently added to the endangered list by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Being added to the “red list” for endangered insects is alarming because it’s two steps away from extinction. The Park District of Franklin Park continues to raise […]
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Bees, Butterflies, Honeybees, Monarch Butterfly, No Mow Till Mother's Day, Pollinator Protection, Pollinators, Project Aurelius
You may notice signs in certain areas throughout the Park District of Franklin Park. These signs are part of the No Mow Till Mother’s Day initiative. Participation in No Mow Till Mother’s Day consists of not cutting lawns or certain parts of it until Mother’s Day. By not cutting grass for the first few weeks […]