Below is an update from Brent Lewis on Oct 17th about the Monarchs need Milkweed recommendation:

FYI, I’m close to getting a $2.5k bag of milkweed seeds delivered to me.  😊  We are getting this in the portal and ordered so Grounds can get this spread out this fall. 

I’m hoping we can still get pots in the ground this fall too.  I see plenty of plants available at Midwest Groundcovers nursery in St. Charles, IL.  Deb is working on that.

Additionally updates from the Land & Water Clerk which were provided at the Campus Sustainability Celebration:

Milkweed Seeds for Monarch Butterflies

•Received a grant for planting milkweed across campus to support monarch butterfly populations which are important pollinators

•Seeds and plants will be planted around campus in late fall in low and no mow areas

•Working to clarify no mow and low mow  zones on campus to support the growth of native plants, also making it easier for the planting of milkweed