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Become a Flyway Land Steward
Preparing places where the little spirits can return.
“In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.
I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself;
that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:2
Across the Sierra foothills and beyond, community members are helping restore pollinator habitat along the Sierra Monarch Flyway.
By planting native flowers, protecting habitat, and monitoring pollinators, land stewards help rebuild the flowering pathways that once guided butterflies, bees, birds, and other little spirits across the landscape.
Every habitat site strengthens the flyway.
Option #1
🌿 Registered Flyway Land Stewards
Protected Habitat Sites
These properties establish long-term habitat nodes along the Sierra Monarch Flyway and may participate in a pollinator conservation easement recorded with the county.
Registered stewards receive:
• habitat design assistance
• recommended native plant selections
• project-funded milkweed and pollinator plants
• participation in Po-Go monitoring
• IMMP monitoring protocols
• 15-year stewardship participation commitment
Purpose:
These sites form the backbone of the Sierra Monarch Flyway wildlife corridor.
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Registered Flyway Land Steward Requirements
Properties participating as Registered Flyway Habitat Sites form the backbone of the Sierra Monarch Flyway wildlife corridor.
To ensure the success of the project and meet Wildlife Conservation Board stewardship requirements, registered land stewards agree to the following:
Site Requirements
• Minimum ¼ acre available for pollinator habitat
• Site located within the Sierra Monarch Flyway corridor region
• Habitat planted with approved native pollinator plants
Stewardship Commitment
• 15-year stewardship commitment
• Establish a pollinator conservation easement recorded with the county
• Conservation easement runs with the land and is disclosed upon property sale
• Future property owners must honor the conservation easement
Habitat Practices
Registered habitat sites agree to maintain a pollinator-friendly landscape:
• No broadcast pesticide or herbicide use within the habitat area
• Maintain milkweed and nectar plants for pollinators
• Allow flowering plants to bloom naturally through the season
• Support habitat diversity for butterflies, bees, birds, and other pollinators
Monitoring and Reporting
Registered stewards help monitor the health of the Flyway by:
• maintaining a Po-Go.net monitoring account
• reporting habitat observations and pollinator activity
• participating in Integrated Monarch Monitoring Program (IMMP) protocols
• submitting periodic stewardship reports as required by the project
Each site becomes both a habitat sanctuary and a monitoring station along the Sierra Monarch Flyway.
Benefits of Becoming a Registered Flyway Land Steward
Registered stewards receive:
• habitat design guidance and technical assistance
• recommended native plant selections for habitat consistency
• milkweed and pollinator plants when available through the project
• participation in citizen science monitoring
• recognition as a Founding Steward of the Sierra Monarch Flyway
A Living Corridor
Registered Flyway Habitat Sites form the permanent backbone of the Sierra Monarch Flyway, ensuring that pollinator habitat remains protected and monitored for generations to come.
Each habitat prepares a place where the little spirits may return.
1. Basic Site Map
Land steward provides a simple habitat map when registering.
2. Annual Check-In
Short yearly update on habitat condition.
3. Signage (optional)
Small “Sierra Monarch Flyway Habitat Site” sign.
Founding Flyway Stewards
The first registered habitat sites along the Sierra Monarch Flyway will be recognized as Founding Flyway Stewards.
These early participants help establish the backbone of the pollinator wildlife corridor and set the example for future habitat restoration across the region.
Founding Flyway Stewards will play a special role in helping launch the Flyway and welcoming the return of the little spirits.
Recognition
Founding Flyway Stewards may receive:
• recognition on the Sierra Monarch Flyway website
• listing on the Flyway Habitat Map
• a Founding Flyway Steward certificate
• optional Flyway Habitat Site signage
• acknowledgement in project publications and updates
These stewards become part of the first generation rebuilding the flowering pathways across California
Option #2
🌼 Community Habitat Participants
Supporting Habitat Gardens
Anyone can support the Flyway by planting pollinator habitat in gardens, farms, schools, parks, and community spaces.
Participants may:
• plant milkweed and native flowers
• register their garden
• receive a Flyway habitat ID number and sign
• report pollinator sightings through Po-Go.net
• purchase recommended plants for their site
• participation in Po-Go monitoring
• IMMP monitoring protocols
• No minimum garden size
• No minimum time commitment
Purpose:
Every garden strengthens the flyway.
Option #3
🌼Flyway Volunteers
Help the Little Spirits Return
Not everyone has land to plant a habitat garden—but everyone can help restore the Sierra Monarch Flyway.
Flyway Volunteers support the project by helping plant habitat, grow native plants, educate the community, and assist with citizen science monitoring.
Volunteers are an essential part of preparing places where the little spirits may return.
Ways to Volunteer
Habitat Planting Teams
Volunteers help establish pollinator habitat at Flyway sites.
Activities may include:
• planting milkweed and nectar plants
• preparing garden beds
• helping install habitat at schools, parks, and demonstration gardens
• assisting registered land stewards with site planting days
Native Plant Nursery Support
Volunteers may help grow the plants that support the Flyway.
Activities may include:
• planting seeds
• transplanting seedlings
• preparing plants for distribution
• helping organize plant pickup days
Education & Outreach
Some volunteers enjoy helping share the vision of the Flyway.
Opportunities include:
• helping at community events
• assisting with garden club presentations
• supporting school garden programs
• helping distribute educational materials
Citizen Science Monitoring
Volunteers may assist with pollinator observation and data collection.
Activities may include:
• pollinator counts
• habitat observations
• recording sightings through Po-Go.net
• supporting IMMP monitoring efforts
What Volunteers Receive
Flyway Volunteers become part of the growing community restoring pollinator habitat across California.
Volunteers may receive:
• training and guidance
• opportunities to participate in habitat projects
• invitations to Flyway events and workshops
• recognition as Flyway Volunteers
Join the Flyway
Every garden, every habitat site, and every helping hand brings the Flyway closer to life.
Preparing places for pollinators.
Bee Part of the Flyway.
Option #4:
🌼Flyway Partners
🤝 Partner With the Flyway
The Sierra Monarch & Pollinator Flyway is built through collaboration with organizations, businesses, and institutions that support habitat restoration, land stewardship, and long-term ecological resilience.
From demonstration sites to regional deployment, partners help bring the Flyway to life.
We are actively developing partnerships with groups that can contribute to the success and scalability of this effort.
🌿 Where Partners Fit
Partners support the Flyway through:
Habitat systems and materials (irrigation, soil biology, native plants)
Technical expertise and training
Site development and implementation support
Community engagement and education
Each partner plays a role in helping establish and sustain pollinator habitat across a growing network of sites.
🧭 Demonstration & Deployment
Our demonstration sites provide real-world environments to:
Test and refine habitat systems
Support successful plant establishment
Develop scalable models for broader deployment
Share lessons learned across the Flyway network
This creates opportunities for partners to contribute to and learn from active restoration work.
🌱 Growing Together
As the Flyway expands, we are building a coordinated system that connects:
- Land Stewards
- Volunteers
- Demonstration sites
- Industry and organizational partners
- This integrated approach allows us to scale restoration efforts while maintaining ecological integrity and long-term impact.
🤝 Explore Partnership Opportunities
We welcome conversations with organizations and companies interested in contributing to the Flyway.
👉 Connect with us to explore partnership opportunities
Contact:
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
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