During the spring semester of 2016, three members of the MLC joined a collaborative effort, USDA funded, study between NHSC College and SDSU to observe, data collect, and identify native pollinators presents, timing and preferences comparatively of native juneberry and cultivated juneberry growths. This is a continuing five-year study, with two of the designated study sights being on the Running Wolf Ranch.   The MLC plans to continue native pollinator promotion and habitat managements as part of school curriculums and future gardening projects.

Between the summers 2017 and 2018 members of the MLC have planted almost 500 trees of fruit bearing and culturally significant varieties.  The fruit varieties are in conjunction with green house and food sovereignty plans, culturally significant varieties were selected to ensure local propagation and ready access to utilize in part with school projects and curriculum lessons.