Friday, March 10, 3:30 p.m. Register here Continue reading "Get tips on growing a garden of native edibles at MDC virtual program"

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites anyone interested in learning about invasive animal and plant species in Missouri to join its Wild Webcast on Invasive Plant and Animal Species online on Wednesday, March 22, from noon to 1 p.m. Register in advance for the MDC Wild Webcast on Invasive Plant and Animal Species online […] Continue reading "Join MDC March 22 for Wild Webcast on Invasive Plants and Animals"

The Master Gardeners have invited us to their next program which is this Thursday, February 23 at the Extension Office on Brown Road. You can attend in person or you can use this link to attend the zoom presentation. Mike Hoyle of MO Wildflower Nursery will speak in person at 6:30 at the extension center. Mike Hoyle […] Continue reading "Saving and Growing Wildflower Seed"

Missouri Natural Areas 2022 Newsletter Continue reading "Interesting Reading"

A nine-session webinar starting March 7, 2023, from St. Louis Audubon and St. Louis County Library. Check out this extensive series! Continue reading "Partners for Native Landscaping Webinar Series"

The DIY Native Landscape Design class is open to participants ages 18 and older. Registration is required. To register, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4Y4. Continue reading "MDC offers free virtual class Feb. 25 on designing a native plant landscape garden"

A recent YouTube presentation from Deep Roots in KC. Lots of good stuff! Continue reading "Native Garden Management Made Simple"

With Spring coming fast this is a handy guide to identify those seedlings that will be coming up. You can download it to have it handy on your phone. Continue reading "Central Region Seedling ID Guide for Native Prairie Plants"

Non-native plants can greatly reduce the quality of a wildlife habitat. Invasive exotic plants can reduce or eliminate native plants that previously thrived in that habitat. This, in turn, can negatively impact wildlife and insect populations that need those native plants to survive. Register here Continue reading "MDC virtual program on Feb. 6 to focus on invasive plants"

Subtle colors and bold textures stand out in the landscape this time of year. Join our native landscape specialist virtually to discuss the beauty and benefits of native plants in winter. We’ll focus on plants that provide food and habitat for wildlife as well as create visual winter interest in your own backyard. Register here Continue reading "MDC offers free virtual class about native plants for winter beauty"