Cues for Care: Summertime in the Garden
An article from Deep Roots in KC about summertime garden maintenance Continue reading "Cues for Care: Summertime in the Garden"
What’s the Buzz? Tracking Pollinators and Their Favorite Plants in the Danforth Center Prairie
If you haven’t visited the Danforth Center prairie on Olive Blvd it is worth a stroll to see this lawn replacement on steroids. Read the article here. Continue reading "What’s the Buzz? Tracking Pollinators and Their Favorite Plants in the Danforth Center Prairie"
Scientists Are Tracking Worrying Declines in Insects—and the Birds That Feast on Them. Here’s What’s Being Done to Save Them Both
You may have noticed, as I have, that there are fewer insects around (when did you last clean bugs off your windshield?), and consequently fewer bird species. Here’s is a Smithsonian article that delves into the problem. Continue reading "Scientists Are Tracking Worrying Declines in Insects—and the Birds That Feast on Them. Here’s What’s Being Done to Save Them Both"
Bringing Back the Night Lights: Fireflies and the Power of Small Changes
An article from Homegrown National Park Continue reading "Bringing Back the Night Lights: Fireflies and the Power of Small Changes"
The surprising power of your nature photos
A TED talk by Scott Loarie, Executive Director of INatuarlist about the power you have in your pocket, your cellphone, to document species you discover, and add to scientific knowledge. Continue reading "The surprising power of your nature photos"
Awakened by the Prairie: Reconnecting with Purpose at the Danforth Center
If you have never visited the prairie at the Danforth Center here is someone’s first impression. Continue reading "Awakened by the Prairie: Reconnecting with Purpose at the Danforth Center"
Wanna Take a Little Ride?
Peers Prairie Days 2025 Continue reading "Wanna Take a Little Ride?"
Today Show, “Less Lawn, More Life”
A segment from the show, right up our alley! FYI, you can skip the ad. Continue reading "Today Show, “Less Lawn, More Life”"
Mosquito Problems?
Try this solution that does not harm other insects by broadcast spraying. Continue reading "Mosquito Problems?"
Native Plant-Insect Interactions Guide
Prairie Moon Nursery has published this useful guide Continue reading "Native Plant-Insect Interactions Guide"