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XEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL
KEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
January 10, 2017
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider action to approve minutes for November 2016
IV.VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission may speak to
the Commission. All comments must be directed towards the Chair, rather than individual
commissioners or staff. All speakers must limit their comments to subject matter relating to the
commission. No formal action can be taken on these items.
V. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discuss and approve action to schedule KKB calendar of events
1. Windshield Survey
2. Don't Mess with Texas
3. Bring It Event
4. Butterfly Demonstration Garden Work days
5. Monarch Pledge Program
6. Trunk or Treat
7. Arbor Day Event
B. Discuss and consider action needed to allocate budget for activities and events
C. Discuss and consider action to complete the windshield survey
D. Discuss and consider action to plan a monarch educational event
E. Discuss and consider options for planting grant awarded milkweed plants
VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Update from the KISD Green Club
VII.ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is wheelchair accessible, and parking
spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made forty-eight(48) hours
prior to the meetings. Please contact the City Secretary at 817.985.2104 or(TDD) 1.800.735.2989
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the January 10, 2017, Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin
board next to the main entrance of the City Hall building,405 Municipal Drive,of the City of Kennedale,Texas,in a place convenient
and readily accessible to the general public at all times and said agenda was posted at least 72 hours preceding the schedule time
of said meeting,in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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Kelly Coo r, KKB Staff Liaison
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Date: January 10, 2017
Agenda Item No: MINUTES APPROVAL - A.
I. Subject:
Consider action to approve minutes for November 2016
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
The minutes have been prepared by Board Secretary, Vickie Chandler and are attached for your
approval.
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Attachments:
1. 1KKB November 2016 Minutes INovember 8 2016.docx
Keep Kennedale Beautiful
Regular Meeting
November 8, 2016
I. Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call:
1. Michael Chandler
2. Vinita Thomas
3. Dora Ann Markle
4. Fred Winters
5. Darlene Winters
6. Cesar Guerra
7. Wilda Turner
8. Laurie Sanders
9. Vickie Chandler
10. Kelly Cooper
III. Minutes Approval: Laurie motion to approve, Wilda 2nds. Approved
IV. Visitor/Citizen Forum: N/A
V. Regular items;
A. Appoint Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary for the next fiscal year
1. Chair—Wilda nominates Michael, Laurie 2nds. Approved
2. Vic e Chair—Darlene nominates Fred, Laurie 2nds. Approved
3. Secretary—Wilda nominates Vickie, Fred 2nds. Approved.
B. Adopt—a—Spot: Arlington Classics Academy PTO requests Sonora Park, Laurie motions to approve, Fred
2nds. Approved. Heather Dingman requested a In Memory of type spot near Life Fellowship Church
with no group involvement after discussion within the board it was decided to decline the application
due circumstances around the requestor. Fred motions to deny the application, Wilda 2nds. Approved
C. October Events: it was in agreement that all events held in October were great successes , some
changes in set up for the next Bring it Event were discussed and adding the 50 gallon limit per resident
notice for Crud Cruiser needs to be added to marketing material for the next event. A new contact for
free trees is needed before next Arbor Day event since we lost our previous contact with TXU Energy.
D. Adopt—a-Spot 2016 trash pick-up totals: The Board reviewed and discussed totals in the report for the
yea r.
E. Monarch Educational Program Event: Board discussed a date in the Spring in March for a weekday
evening event to be held at the Community Center with Kara Lynn Greenfield to speak and do a power
point presentation with refreshments and possibly door prizes of Milkweed plants to attendees. Laurie
will contact Kara Lynn to work out a date for the event. Wilda also suggested maybe for future
educational events maybe using Stegall's Nursery as a location, it was agreed it has many beneficial
possibilities and will be considered.
F. Cancelling December Meeting: Fred motions to cancel, Darlene 2nds. Approved
VI. Announcements: Kelly informed the Board of totals for Crud Cruiser, Simple Recycling for the quarter and
Gingerbread House competition at the Kennedale Library if the group was interested.
VII. Adjournment: 6:51 p.m.
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Date: January 10, 2017
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - A.
I. Subject:
Discuss and approve action to schedule KKB calendar of events
1. Windshield Survey
2. Don't Mess with Texas
3. Bring It Event
4. Butterfly Demonstration Garden Work days
5. Monarch Pledge Program
6. Trunk or Treat
7. Arbor Day Event
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
This item is to give the Board the opportunity to discuss and schedule dates for these and other events
for the 2017 calendar year.
1. Windshield Survey - (January or February)
2. Don't Mess with Texas - (April)
3. Bring It Event- (October)
4. Butterfly Demonstration Garden Work days (April and )
5. Monarch Pledge Program - (Kick-off program late March)
6. Trunk or Treat (October TBA)
7. Arbor Day Event
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Attachments:
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Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - B.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider action needed to allocate budget for activities and events
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
This item provides the board an opportunity to discuss the budget for the various events and
determine needs and make changes and adjustments as appropriate. A draft is attached for your
review.
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
Approve with changes
V. Attachments:
1. 1KKB 2017 Budget 1KKB 2017 Bud et. df
Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission Code to: 41-2605-0000
2016 - 2017 Budget: $5,500
October Recycling Event (October 25, 2017):
Banners $ 0
Electronic Recycling $ 0
Action Shred $ 400
Crude Cruiser
Donuts & Coffee $ 25
Trunk or Treat (October 2017):
Supplies and printed material $ 55
Trees (donated) $ 0
Windshield Survey (January 2017)
Monarch Migration Program (March 2017):
Educational Program with Karalynn Greenfield Program $ 100
Milkweed grant received (use as give-a-ways) $ 0
Vouchers: 25 vouchers for residents $ 625
Don't Mess With Texas Clean-up (April 2017 )
Banners $ 150
Lunch/Drinks $ 150
Supplies (Vests, gloves, nabbers, etc) $ 200
Monarch Migration Program:
Educational Program with Karalynn Greenfield Program $ 100
Milkweed grant received (use as give-a-ways) $ 0
Vouchers: 25 vouchers for residents $ 625
Butterfly Garden (April 2, and ):
Supplies: Compost, mulch, plants, etc $ 800
Arbor Day (November , 2017):
Supplies: Equipment, Banners, etc $ 150
Lunch/Drinks $ 100
Program $ 550
General Office/Marketing/Travel Supplies:
T-Shirts $ 105
Adopt-A-Spot Signs (spent $655 through Dec) $1,080
Give-Aways (Patches, Pens, buttons, etc) $ 0
Patches for Youth $ 0
Affiliate Dues $ 100
Conference/Travel $ 800
Total Requested: $5,390
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Date: January 10, 2017
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - C.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider action to complete the windshield survey
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
Each year KKB is expected to complete a windshield survey to determine the cleanliness of the
community and areas that need improvement. This is not scientific but a subjective review of various
areas to determine the amount of litter and possible clean-up. The survey form is attached. We need
approximately four to six individuals to drive the city, looking at specific locations and rating those
locations based on what you see. The rating sheets will be submitted to Kelly Cooper the staff liaison
to compile and report the findings.
Generally the Board tries to complete this survey in January or February of each year.
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Attachments:
1. lCommunity Windshield Survey COMMUNITY WINDSHIELD SURVEY. df
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APPENDIX
COMMUNITY WINDSHIELD SURVEY
An effective analysis of the current situation in your community may include a"field inspection"or
"windshield survey."Based on the Keep America Beautiful Litter Index and Litter/Solid Waste Evaluation,
volunteers will review areas in the community for overall litter conditions.The survey is not scientifically
based.An average is determined for each site based on 3-9 volunteer scores.The group should travel
together so they are viewing the area under the same conditions.
Rank each site based on
Excellent-no litter or minimal litter
Good-small amount of litter that could be collected by one person
0 Fair-litter that would require and organized clean up
® Poor-heavy litter that would require heavy equipment or a large scale clean up for the area
Business Area: TOWER DRIVE
LOCATION EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR
Streets
Sidewalks
Vacant lots
Driveways
Parking lots
Yards
Alleys
Loading docks
Are trash receptacles? { ) adequate ( ) inadequate ( )covered ( ) overflowing
Are dumpsters? ( ) screened from public streets ( ) visible to the public street ( ) clean
( ) overflowing
Comments:
Park Area:
TOWN CENTER
LOCATION EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR
Sidewalks around site
Sidewalks within site
Picnic Areas
Playgrounds
Parking lots
Planted Areas
Open Areas
Loading docks
Are trash receptacles? ( ) adequate ( ) inadequate ( ) covered ( ) overflowing
Comments:
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Residential Area: CRESTDALE
LOCATION EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR
Streets
Sidewalks
Vacant lots
Driveways
Parking lots
Yards
Alleys
Are trash receptacles? ( ) adequate ( ) inadequate ( ) covered ( ) overflowing
Are dumpsters? ( ) screened from public streets { ) visible to the public street ( ) clean
( ) overflowing
Are disposal areas? { ) clean ( ) littered
Comments:
School Area: JUNIOR HIGH
LOCATION EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR
Street
Sidewalks
Entrances
Driveways
Parking lots
Yards
Playgrounds
Loading docks
Are trash receptacles? ( ) adequate ( ) inadequate ( ) covered ( }overflowing
Are dumpsters? ( }screened from public streets ( ) visible to the public street ( )clean
( ) overflowing
Comments:
Shopping Center Area: DOLLAR GENERAL AND SUBWAY TOWNCENTER AREA
LOCATION EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR
Streets
Sidewalks
Planted areas
Driveways
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Parking lots
Alleys/Disposal Area
Loading docks
Are trash receptacles? ( ) adequate ( ) inadequate { ) covered ( ) overflowing
Are dumpsters? ( ) screened from public streets { )visible to the public street ( ) clean
( ) overflowing
Comments:
seach/WaterwayArea: VILLAGE CREEK
LOCATION EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR
Access roads
Sidewalks/Paths
Picnic Areas
Parking lots
Playgrounds t
Waterline
Are trash receptacles? ( ) adequate ( ) inadequate ( )covered ( ) overflowing
Comments:
Other Areas: RED'S ROADHOUSE
LOCATION EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR
Are trash receptacles? ( ) adequate ( } inadequate ( ) covered ( ) overflowing
Are dumpsters? ( ) screened from public streets ( )visible to the public street ( ) clean
( ) overflowing
Comments:
Right-of-ways (curb to front yard)
From/To: TOWER DRIVE & KENNEDALE PKWY
SOURCE OF LITTER PERCENTAGE
Im ro per waste putouts/set-outs
Nearby food establishments
Illegal dumping
Motorists
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Pedestrians
Uncovered vehicle
Other:
Are trash receptacles? ( ) adequate ( ) inadequate ( } covered ( ) overflowing
Comments:
Streets (in street or on pavement) SUBLETT RD (LITTLE SCHOOL TO MANSFIELD CARD)
From/To:
SOURCE OF LITTER PERCENTAGE
Improper waste putouts/set-outs
Nearby food establishments
Illegal dumping
Motorists
Pedestrians
Uncovered vehicle
Other:
Are trash receptacles? ( ) adequate ( } inadequate ( )covered ( ) overflowing
Comments:
Railroad Area
From/To: NORTH ROAD & DICK PRICE
SOURCE OF LITTER PERCENTAGE
Improper waste putouts/set-outs
Nearby food establishments
Illegal dumping
Motorists
Pedestrians
Uncovered vehicle
Other:
Are trash receptacles? ( ) adequate ( ) inadequate ( } covered ( ) overflowing
Comments:
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Date: January 10, 2017
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - D.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider action to plan a monarch educational event
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
The board discussed this item in November. This program would be the kick-off to the monarch
butterfly planting season and would allow the board to work with Mrs. Greenfield on a presentation to
the community.
In November we discussed various ideas, however the Board should finalize this event as soon as
possible for marketing purposes. The following items should be addressed:
1. Date in March
2. Confirmation from Mrs. Greenfield to present
3. Community Center is available
4. Donation of plants from Stegall's
5. Refreshments
6. Other ideas
We will receive milkweed from the Monarch Watch's milkweed market. This might be used as give-a-
ways also.
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Attachments:
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Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - E.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider options for planting grant awarded milkweed plants
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
Staff submitted an application for free milkweed plants and was notified December 28th via email that
KKB was awarded the grant. Staff has not received the details regarding the amount of milkweed
being provided. This item is to give the Board an opportunity to discuss and consider options and uses
for the free milkweed plants. Two options include:
1. Planting around the City Hall complex
2. Give them away at the Monarch Presentation in March.
3. Other options
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Attachments:
1. Ma or's Monarch Pledge IMilkweed Market Email. df
P. Southern Plains ISouthern Plains. df
Kelly Cooper
From: Jenny Kordick <jenny_kordick @tws.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 10:18 AM
Subject: Congratulations -You will be receiving free milkweed for spring 2017
Thank you for submitting the application to receive free milkweed.You were one of the first forty cities to sign up.
Milkweed will come from Monarch Watch's milkweed market. If you would like to learn more about Monarch Watch or
order your own milkweed,visit their website at: http://shop.milkweedmarket.ors/
We will be following up in early 2017 with more detailed information, including shipping dates. Please let me know if
you have questions in the meantime.
Thank you!
Jenny
From: Mayors' Monarch Pledge [mailto:mayorsmonarchpledge @nwf.org]
Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 6:35 PM
To: Mayors' Monarch Pledge<mayorsmonarchpledge @ nwf.org>
Subject: UPDATE: Opportunity for Free Milkweed Plants Next Spring
Dear Mayors' Monarch Pledge Staff Contacts in the Central Monarch Flyway,
Thank you for the overwhelming response to this offer for free native milkweed plants. We surpassed our limit of 40
cities within hours of this email going out.Jenny Kordick with the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders Program will
follow up with all respondents.
We will continue to update you if we find out about other opportunities like this. In the meantime,you can find more
information about where to secure milkweed and other native plants'
Have a wonderful weekend,
Patrick
Patrick Fitzgerald
f Senior Director of Community Wildlife
National Wildlife Federation
(202)797-6821
www.nwf.ora/www.nwf.o[g/communi
Uniting all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world
From: Mayors' Monarch Pledge
Sent:Thursday,November 17, 2016 10:54 AM
To: Mayors' Monarch Pledge<mayorsmonarchpledee @ nwf.ore>
Subject:Opportunity for Free Milkweed Plants Next Spring
Dear Mayors' Monarch Pledge Staff Contacts in the Central Monarch Flyway,
I wanted to share an exciting opportunity to receive FREE milkweed plants for the spring planting season. The Emerging
Wildlife Conservation Leaders program,a partner of ours in the Mayors' Monarch Pledge effort, is providing free
milkweed to cities who have signed the pledge in states along the central flyway(ND,SD, NE, IA, MO, MN, WI, MI, IL,AR,
IN,TX,OK, and KS).
The first forty cities who sign up will receive a flat containing 32 milkweed plants from Monarch Watch's Milkweed
Market.
Sign up to receive milkweed here.
The appropriate milkweed species for your region will be shipped to the address provided via UPS ground and arrive in
early spring with instructions for planting. Below is information from Monarch Watch about planting.
I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity. If you have any questions you can contact us directly or email Jenny
Kordick with the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders program at jenny kordickL@tws.org.
Thank you for all you're doing to help save the monarch.
Best,
Patrick
Gardens
For gardens,we recommend that you plant about 20-30 milkweed plants per 100 square feet. Milkweed plants should
be spaced 1 foot apart, placed in clusters of 3-4 milkweeds. The clusters should then be interspersed with nectar
sources that bloom at various times of the growing season (See our plant lists
here http://monarchwatch.org/garden/plant-lists.html.) This will supply nectar for mating and migration in
adults. Common milkweed will tend to spread by underground rhizomes,so 30 plants might be too many. If you like a
"tidy" garden,your garden plan should include pulling or digging out common milkweed from areas that it may not be
wanted. Check for monarch eggs before discarding plants, and place the leaves with eggs on or near a plant that you did
not remove.
Restoration
For restoration of natural areas, if planting common milkweed,we recommend 20-40 plugs per acre, maximum. Swamp
milkweed,which does not reproduce by underground rhizomes, can be planted at up to 80 plants per acre,
maximum. There is no hard and fast rule,so there is some flexibility. You will want to disperse clusters of 3-4 plants
among nectar sources focusing on native, perennial grasses and flowers. Planting milkweed in large,continuous patches
is not recommended. This allows predators and parasites to find the caterpillars more easily.
Patrick Fitzgerald
Senior Director of Community Wildlife
6 i National Wildlife Federation
(202)797-6821
t www.nwf.ong/www.nwf.oLg/c:ommuni
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The Southern Plains encompass the grasslands states of cycle,it is important to protect and restore habitat across their
Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas, as well as most of Texas entire range.Adult monarchs depend on diverse nectar sources
and eastern Colorado.Shifting elevations and rainfall patterns for food during all stages of the year,from spring and summer
from the dry foothills of the Rockies to the wet, flat expanses breeding to fall migration and overwintering. Caterpillars
of eastern Texas produce an incredibly rich diversity of are completely dependent on their milkweed host plants.
flowering plants,which in turn support an array of pollinators. Inadequate milkweed or nectar plant food sources at any point
In the spring, monarch butterflies take advantage of the vast may impact the number of monarchs that successfully arrive
open prairies and these floral resources to breed; in the fall, at overwintering sites in the fall.
the same prairies provide fuel to migrating monarchs heading Providing milkweeds and other nectar-rich flowers that
back south for the winter. bloom where and when monarchs need them is one of the most
Each spring, monarchs leave overwintering sites in significant actions you can take to support monarch butterfly
coastal California and the mountains of central Mexico and fan populations.This guide features Southern Plains native plants
out across North America to breed and lay eggs on milkweed, that have documented monarch visitation,bloom during the i
the monarch's host plant. Several generations are produced times of year when monarchs are present, are commercially i
over the course of the spring and summer.In late summer and available, and are known to be hardy. These species are well-
early fall,adults from the northern U.S. and southern Canada suited for wildflower gardens, urban greenspaces, and farm
migrate back to the overwintering sites,where they generally field borders. Beyond supporting monarchs, many of these
remain in reproductive diapause until the spring, when the plants attract other nectar- and/or pollen-seeking butterflies,
cycle begins again. bees,moths,and hummingbirds,and some are host plants for
Monarchs at overwintering sites in Mexico and other butterfly and moth caterpillars.For a list of native plants
California have declined dramatically since monitoring that host butterflies and moths specific to your zip code see
began in the late 1990s.Across their range in North America, www.nwf.org/nativeplantfinder.
monarchs are threatened by a variety of factors. Loss of The species in this guide are adaptable to growing
milkweed from extensive herbicide use has been a major conditions found across the Southern Plains. Please consult
contributing factor, and habitat loss and degradation from regional floras,the Biota of North Americas North American
other causes, natural disease and predation, climate change, Plant Atlas (http://bonap.net/napa), or the USDAs PLANTS
and widespread insecticide use are probably also contributing database (http://plants.usda.gov) for details on species'
to monarch declines. Because of the monarch's migratory life distributions in your area.
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Monarch nectar plants often do best in open, sunny sites.You can publications&Resources
attract more monarchs to your area by planting flowers in single
species clumps and choosing a variety of plants that have overlapping Gardening for Butterflies
and sequential bloom periods.Monarchs are present March through The Xerces Society's newest book introduces
May and again from July through October in the Southern Plains. you to a variety of butterflies who need our
Providing nectar plants that bloom from early spring through fall help,and provides suggestions for native plants
will be important for breeding and migrating monarchs in the region. to attract them, habitat designs to help them
thrive, and garden practices to accommodate
Why Plant Native? all stages of their life. Available through www.
Although monarchs use a variety of nectar plant species,including xerces.org/books.
exotic invasives such as lilac chastetree and chinaberry, we
recommend planting native species. Native plants are often more r,7ZMnZME3MMQ Attracting Birds,Butterflies,and Other
beneficial to ecosystems,are adapted to local soils and climates,and Backyard Wildlife
help promote biological diversity.They can also be easier to maintain This award-winning book by the National Wild-
in the landscape,once established. �.l life Federation's naturalist David Mizejewski is
Tropical milkweed is a non-native plant that is widely available full of information on gardening for birds,pol-
in nurseries.This milkweed can persist year-round in mild climates, linators and other wildlife,including illustrated
allowing monarchs to breed throughout the winter rather than r how-to projects, recommended plant lists, and
going into diapause. Tropical milkweed may foster higher loads of gorgeous color photos. You'll learn everything
a monarch parasite called Oe (Ophryocystis elektroscirrha), which you need to know to create a Certified Wildlife Habitat. Available
negatively impacts monarch health. Because of these implications, through http://bit.ly/lXhxfgu.
we recommend planting native species of milkweeds in areas where
they historically occurred. You can read more about Oe in a fact Conservation Status and Ecology of the Monarch Butterfly
sheet by the Monarch Joint Venture: http://monarchjointventure. in the U.S.Report www.xerces.org/us-monarch-consv-report
org/images/uploads/documents/Oe_fact_sheet.pd£ Pollinator Plants of the central U.S.:Native Milkweeds
http.//bit.ly/lz7CX4U
Protect Monarchs from Pesticides http
Milkweed Seed Finderwww.xerces.org/milkweed-seed-finder Y
Both insecticides and herbicides can be harmful to monarchs.
Herbicides can reduce floral resources and host plants. Although
dependent on timing, rate, and method of application, most Websites
insecticides have the potential to poison or kill monarchs and other The Xerces Society wwwxerces.org/monarchs
pollinators. Systemic insecticides, including neonicotinoids, have
received significant attention for their potential role in pollinator Monarch Joint Venture www.monarchjointventure.org/resources
declines(imidacloprid,dinotefuran,clothianidin,and thiamethoxam
are examples of systemic insecticides now found in various farm and Natural Resources Conservation Service
garden products).Because plants absorb systemic insecticides as they www.nrcs.usda.gov/monarchs
grow,the chemicals become distributed throughout all plant tissues, National Wildlife Federation www.nwf.org/butterflies
including the leaves and nectar. New research has, demonstrated
that some neonicotinoids are toxic to monarch caterpillars that are
poisoned as they feed on leaf tissue of treated plants.You can help Citizen Science Efforts in the Southern Plains
protect monarchs by avoiding the use of these and other insecticides. Journey North vwwlearner.org/jnorth/monarch
Before purchasing plants from nurseries and garden centers,be sure
to ask whether they have been treated with systemic insecticides.To Monarch Larva Monitoring Project wwwmlmp.org
read more about threats to pollinators from pesticides,please visit:
wwwxerces.org/pesticides. Project Monarch Health wwwmonarchparasites.org
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Acknowledgements
Nectaring data and observations,background information,and other contributions to this publication were taken from the published literature and generously provided by multiple researchers,gardeners,partners,and
biologists.For the full list of data sources,please visit our website:wwwxerces.org/monarch-nectar-plants.Funding provided by the Monarch Joint Venture and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.Additional
support comes from Cascadian Farm,Ceres Trust,Cheerios,CS Fund,Disney Conservation Fund,The Dudley Foundation,The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust,General Mills,National Co+op Grocers,Nature Valley,Turner
Foundation,Inc,Whole Foods Market and its vendors,and Xerces Society Members.
Written by Candace Fallon,Nancy Lee Adamson,Sarina Jepsen,Anne Stine,and Mace Vaughan.Designed by Kaitlyn Rich.Formatted by Michele Blackburn.PHOTO CREDITS:O 2012 Richard Spellenberg***:1.Dy-e**:
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\EEP ICENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS
Date: January 10, 2017
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - A.
I. Subject:
Update from the KISD Green Club
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
This item will allow the Green Club to provide the board an update on their activities
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Attachments: