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WELCOME

WORKING TOGETHER
TO REVIVE OUR LOCAL ECOSYSTEM
WITH NATIVE PLANTS

Under the direction of Ashley Seals and Kreigh Hampel, The Monarch Mile is proceeding carefully to build positive and lasting relationships among agencies, non-profits, diverse cultures, plants, and pollinators. The project has been collaborating with city officials to introduce native plant habitats to public spaces in Burbank, California. The first native plant habitats for The Monarch Mile were installed along the Chandler Bike Path in the Spring of 2021. In 2023, we continue to work along the bike path, converting thoughtfully chosen locations into pollinator-friendly spaces. The California native plant installations are designed to benefit the at-risk Monarch Butterfly and other essential pollinators. We are dedicated to sourcing clean plants, free from systemics, and to maintaining beautiful,

drought-tolerant spaces without the use of herbicides.
Thank you to the City of Burbank!

Upcoming Events

  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Sat, Apr 27
    Burbank
    Apr 27, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Apr 27, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Register and join The Monarch Mile team to prepare for new California native, pollinator-friendly plantings along the Chandler Bike Path!
  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Sat, Dec 09
    Burbank
    Dec 09, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Maple St, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Dec 09, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Maple St, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Register and join The Monarch Mile team to prepare for new California native, pollinator-friendly plantings along the Chandler Bike Path!
  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Sat, Dec 02
    Burbank
    Dec 02, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Maple St, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Dec 02, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Maple St, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Register and join The Monarch Mile team to prepare for new California native, pollinator-friendly plantings along the Chandler Bike Path!
  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Sat, Nov 18
    Burbank
    Nov 18, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Nov 18, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Register and join The Monarch Mile team to prepare for new California native, pollinator-friendly plantings along the Chandler Bike Path!
  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Sat, Nov 11
    Burbank
    Nov 11, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Maple St, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Nov 11, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Maple St, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Register and join The Monarch Mile team to prepare for new California native, pollinator-friendly plantings along the Chandler Bike Path!
  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Mon, Oct 09
    Burbank
    Oct 09, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Oct 09, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Register and join The Monarch Mile team to prepare for new California native, pollinator-friendly plantings along the Chandler Bike Path!
  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Sat, Aug 19
    Burbank
    Aug 19, 2023, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Aug 19, 2023, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Register and join The Monarch Mile team to prepare for new California native, pollinator-friendly plantings along the Chandler Bike Path!
  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Sat, Aug 05
    Burbank
    Aug 05, 2023, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Maple St, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Aug 05, 2023, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Maple St, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Register and join The Monarch Mile team to prepare for new California native, pollinator-friendly plantings along the Chandler Bike Path!
  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Sat, Jul 22
    Burbank
    Jul 22, 2023, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Jul 22, 2023, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Register and join The Monarch Mile team to prepare for new California native, pollinator-friendly plantings along the Chandler Bike Path!
  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Sat, Jul 08
    Burbank
    Jul 08, 2023, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Maple St, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Jul 08, 2023, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Maple St, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Register and join The Monarch Mile team to prepare for new California native, pollinator-friendly plantings along the Chandler Bike Path!
  • Volunteer Zoom Meeting (*Rescheduled)
    Volunteer Zoom Meeting (*Rescheduled)
    Volunteer Zoom Meeting (*Rescheduled)
    Mon, Jun 19
    Zoom
    Jun 19, 2023, 2:05 PM – 3:05 PM PDT
    Zoom
    Jun 19, 2023, 2:05 PM – 3:05 PM PDT
    Zoom
    Join us for project updates and a brief discussion.
  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Sat, Jun 17
    Burbank
    Jun 17, 2023, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Jun 17, 2023, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Register and join The Monarch Mile team to prepare for new California native, pollinator-friendly plantings along the Chandler Bike Path!
  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Sat, Jun 03
    Burbank
    Jun 03, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Jun 03, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Register and join The Monarch Mile team to prepare for new California native, pollinator-friendly plantings along the Chandler Bike Path!
  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Sat, May 13
    Burbank
    May 13, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Maple Street, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    May 13, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Maple Street, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Register and join The Monarch Mile team to prepare for new California native, pollinator-friendly plantings along the Chandler Bike Path!
  • Burbank Eco Fair
    Burbank Eco Fair
    Burbank Eco Fair
    Sat, Apr 29
    Burbank
    Apr 29, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Burbank, 150 N 3rd St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    Apr 29, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Burbank, 150 N 3rd St, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
    We will be at the Burbank Eco Fair on Saturday, April 29. Please come by and say hello!
  • Volunteer Zoom Meeting
    Volunteer Zoom Meeting
    Volunteer Zoom Meeting
    Mon, Apr 10
    Zoom
    Apr 10, 2023, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Zoom
    Apr 10, 2023, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Zoom
    Join us for project updates and a brief discussion.
  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Sat, Apr 27
    Burbank
    Apr 27, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & N Maple St, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Apr 27, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & N Maple St, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
  • Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Volunteer Day with The Monarch Mile
    Sat, Dec 30
    Burbank
    Dec 30, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Dec 30, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Burbank, W Chandler Blvd & Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
    Register and join The Monarch Mile team to prepare for new California native, pollinator-friendly plantings along the Chandler Bike Path!
Butterflies and Birds Need Native Plants - Why Native Plants Matter - Ep.2
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LIFE - Landscape Integrity Films and Education

Butterflies and Birds Need Native Plants - Why Native Plants Matter - Ep.2

Plant native to increase the health of your local food web.
Why Native Plants
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Catherine Zimmerman

Why Native Plants

"Why Native Plants" is an excerpt from Urban & Suburban Meadows". https://themeadowproject.com/book-and-video-purchase-screen. Doug Tallamy, entomologist and author, highlights the importance of native plants and the native plant/ native insect connection for sustainable landscapes.
Native Garden Design Elements - California Native Garden - Ep.4
01:58
LIFE - Landscape Integrity Films and Education

Native Garden Design Elements - California Native Garden - Ep.4

Drought tolerant garden designed for year-round flowers, movement and life, drifts and patchworks, with a swale and sponge garden. © 2015 by Landscape Integrity Films and Education
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