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DIY Native Garden Design

Join us for this series as we explore the fundamentals of native landscapes. Whether you’re…

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December 5, 2022
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WHAT YOU PLANT MATTERS

Deep Roots is a collective impact organization of multi-sector Partners. Together with our Partners, we work to increase native plant landscapes. Our mission is to encourage the appreciation, conservation, and use of native plants in the heartland through educating, collaborating, and facilitating the planting of regenerative native landscapes that are essential for a healthy planet.

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Did you enjoy our virtual hike to Nelson Island la Did you enjoy our virtual hike to Nelson Island last week? Grab your boots and binoculars! Join us for a guided naturalist walk this Saturday, November 16th. This walk is led by native plant nerd, Cydney Ross of Deep Roots and natural resource experts from Johnson County Parks and Recreation District. 🌸🐝 View prairie reconstructions, walk woodlands, and discuss the changing riparian landscape between Mill Creek and the Kaw River. The views are breathtaking. This is a hot spot for migratory birds, so who knows - maybe we'll see ducks, kingfishers, and perhaps Bald Eagles! 🦅 Registration is required and recommended donation of $10/person. 🌿🐛 We want EVERYONE to join us, so please pay what you can. Hope to see you on the trail! Register for the hike in our bio. #deeprootskc #whatyouplantmatters #riparianrestoration #woodland #prairie #jcprd #naturalist #naturewalk
Take a virtual hike around Nelson Island this Thur Take a virtual hike around Nelson Island this Thursday at noon! Learn about prairie, woodland, and riparian areas that provide critical habitat for migratory birds. Join natural resource experts from Johnson County Parks and Recreation District to hear how they manage this area for wildlife. Tune in to our Deep Roots Native Plant Webinar this Thursday, November 7th at 12pm. Registration is always free for our educational webinars. Link for free registration is in our bio. 🌿🐛 #deeprootskc #whatyouplantmatters #jcprd #nelsonisland #prairie #woodland #riparianrestoration
Explore old-growth prairies bursting with life and Explore old-growth prairies bursting with life and whimsical oak/hickory woodlands with historic stone wall features on Saturday, September 21st. Experience nature first-hand during our Guided Naturalist Walk with Deep Roots and Johnson County Parks and Recreation District. Lexington Lake is a mixture of water, prairie, and woodland habitats. Located in DeSoto, Kansas, this 465-acre park features oak/hickory woodland and old growth prairie with more than 120 prairie plant species. One of these species is the federally threatened Mead’s Milkweed (Asclpeias meadii), a species that requires periodic burns for survival. The adjacent 27-acre lake provides food and habitat for fish, insects, birds, and mammals. Attractive to both wildlife and community, you can see folks walking, fishing, birding, and enjoying outdoor recreation. From the late summer wildflowers to glacial erratics dotting the woods, experience the magic of nature in person. Learn about our changing landscape from JCPRD natural resource experts. Meet other nature enthusiasts and find inspiration, information, and practical resources for supporting nature at home. https://deeproots.org/guided-nature-tours/
Join experts from Johnson County Parks and Recreat Join experts from Johnson County Parks and Recreation as they tell the story of change at Lexington Lake. From glacial rocks and river bluffs to pioneer ruins, and new prairies - experience the beauty of this public space in DeSoto, Kansas and learn about the the joys and challenges of managing one of the largest intact public woodlands in Johnson County. Join us today at noon for our free Lunch and Learn webinar. Get a glimpse of this dynamic landscape then visit in person for our Guided Naturalist Walk on Saturday, September 21st. https://deeproots.org/guided-nature-tours/
Lexington Lake is a mixture of water, prairie, and Lexington Lake is a mixture of water, prairie, and woodland habitats. Located in DeSoto, Kansas, this 465-acre park features oak/hickory woodland and old growth prairie with more than 120 prairie plant species. One of these species is the federally threatened Mead’s Milkweed (Asclpeias meadii), a species that requires periodic burns for survival. The adjacent 27-acre lake provides food and habitat for fish, insects, birds, and mammals. Attractive to both wildlife and community, you can see folks walking, fishing, birding, and enjoying outdoor recreation. Tune in to Deep Root’s free Lunch and Learn webinar series on Thursday, September 5th at 12pm for a glimpse of this dynamic landscape. Guest experts from Johnson County Parks and Recreation will join us for the live conversation. Register today! https://deeproots.org/guided-nature-tours/ Questions? Please contact cydney@deeprootskc.org
🌼 🐝 Our August Habitat Garden Tour is almost 🌼 🐝 Our August Habitat Garden Tour is almost here! Join us Saturday for three very gorgeous and very different native gardens along the Blue River. Link in the bio or go to DeepRoots.org/HabitatGardens. Hope to see you there! 🌸 🐛 #whatyouplantmatters #habitatgardenskc @flowersformarlborough @the_borough_kc
Want to start your own prairie? Shrinking turf law Want to start your own prairie? Shrinking turf lawn is not only better for nature, but it also saves time, money, and valuable resources. With the majority of Missouri land being privately owned, it’s critical that we steward and create native habitat where we can. Join us tomorrow for our virtual "Lunch and Learn: DIY Prairie Restoration" at 12pm CST. See how private landowners, Mark and Jenny, worked with Missouri Department of Conservation to convert several acres of turf lawn to a pastoral native prairie restoration. Stick around for the live Q&A with Cassandra Messer, Private Land Conservationist of MDC, at the end of the program to learn about state-wide resources and how you can transform your space into native habitat. Register for free today! Link in the bio.
Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) is one of the M Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) is one of the Midwest's top invasive species. Join Deep Roots and Missouri Department of Conservation for our Lunch and Learn webinar. Learn the impacts it has on our natural areas, how to ID, and manage this species.Register for free today! Due to the 4th of July holiday, our episode will be live on Wednesday, July 3rd at 12pm CST and not the typical first Thursday. 🌼
Nerd alert! 🌼🚨 Tune in to Native Plants at N Nerd alert! 🌼🚨 Tune in to Native Plants at Noon this Thursday at 12pm CST to see Primrose Prairie in its third growing season. Celebrate the prairie birthday with this full-sun inspired garden at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center. You won't want to miss it! Register for free at the link in our bio. 🌸🐝 #deeprootskc #deeproots #nativehabitatgarden #nativeplants #nativelandscape #mdc #moconservation #nativegarden
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