Join us for this series as we explore the fundamentals of native landscapes. Whether you’re a true beginner, an advanced novice, or a professional looking to fill in the gaps, this series is for you! Many thanks to Mid America Regional Council and the Health Forward Foundation for their partnership on this series! This month we...
Tour the native landscape at MDC’s Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center. Guided by native landscape specialists Alix Daniel and Cydney Ross, this program features a live look at native plants of interest throughout the year plus landscaping tips and tricks. This program is a partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation. Zoom registration link....
Once considered an up-and-coming ornamental shade tree in the 1950s, the invasive Callery pear (often sold as Bradford, Chantecleer, or Cleveland Select) tree has overtaken roadways, woodlands, and grasslands. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, a single wild tree can spread quickly by seed and vegetative means, often forming dense thickets within several years and...