Non Profit, corporate, or private funded restoration projects (2+acres) are eligible to receive free milkweed plugs.
Applicants must demonstrate that they have a land management plan and that other nectar sources are either pre-existing or are included in the project.
Recipients will be responsible for shipping and handling costs, which are modest compared to the value of the plants. For most shipments, four flats cost $40-$60 to ship via UPS Ground, (20-30 cents per plant).
Applications can be found on monarchwatch.org. Please review the information page before ordering.
Pheasants Forever
Offer technical assistance to design a custom mixture for your habitat project. With over 280 species of grasses, legumes, and wildflowers available.
PF also offers pre-made seed mixes based on reference plant communities of Nebraska; from tallgrass prairies of the east to short-grass prairies of the west.
Provides a steady income on center pivot irrigation corners when a high diversity grass and wildflower mix is planted to increase wildlife and pollinator habitat.
Agree to establish wildlife habitat on areas next to a center pivot. The land does not have to be operated by the same person that operates the acres under the pivot.
Materials are cost-shared 75% by Nebraska Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever with the landowner responsible for 25% of the material costs.
For more information visit NebraskaPF.com or call 844-733-3669