In native plant circles, talking about cultivars can lead to lively discussions. In this session, learn about the differences between a true native plant/species (one present in the area prior to European settlement), and a cultivar (a plant reproduced through propagation for its desirable characteristics). Are cultivars all bad, all good, or maybe somewhere in...
Hit the (virtual) road with Missouri Department of Conservation staff as we explore some of Missouri’s unsung habitats. This month we explore the spring-blooming native plants at Bluebell Valley in the Kansas City metro area. Pat Whalen will take us on a tour of this breathtaking site in its glory. This program is a partnership...
April 22, 2023–10:00 am to 1:00 pm Callery Pear Buyback Event, Earth Day & Native Plant Sale–Lee’s Summit, MO Metropolitan Community College – Longview 500 Southwest Longview Road, Lee’s Summit, MO, 64081 Lee’s Summit Eventbrite Registration REGISTRATION REQUIRED Once considered an up-and-coming ornamental shade tree in the 1950s, the invasive Callery pear (often sold as...
April 22, 2023–10:00 am to 1:00 pm Callery Pear Buyback Event–Topeka, KS Gage Park Maintenance Compound 4320 SW 10th St, Topeka, KS, 66604 Topeka Eventbrite Registration REGISTRATION REQUIRED 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,...
One of the largest 2023 Earth Day events in the KC Metro area, featuring an extensive native plant sale with native experts on hand, a bike/run event, Deep Roots Callery pear buyback event, and additional entertainment/educational vendor booths. Plant Vendors Include Forrest Keeling Nursery, Missouri Wildflowers Nursery, and City Roots. Click HERE for more event...