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Insects play essential roles in ecosystems, yet many are misunderstood, especially in our gardens during the fall. This presentation by Tamra Reall of MU Extension Office, invites you to look beyond fear and learn what insects need to survive seasonal changes. We explore commonly misunderstood arth…

Sow Wild Natives is one of Kansas City’s oldest native plant nursery who grows ethically sourced native plants from seeds in our ecoregion. Not just what, but how they grow contributes to a more sustainable and beautiful world. Take a virtual tour with co-founder, Tracy Twombly as we glean the proc…

Despite urbanization, Kansas City has a few remaining old growth prairies, light-dappled woodlands, shaded forests, and rich wetlands. Bridging the Gap’s Kansas City WildLands program conserves, protects, and restores these remnants of original landscape by connecting people to steward the land. Le…

Adding hardscape to your landscape can create visual cohesion and provide practical opportunities to maintain your garden. Join Kyle Johnson of Bur Oak Ventures for a practical approach to basic natural stone hardscape design and installation. In this Curious by Nature episode, we learn more about …

Could the key to more successful prairie restorations be hidden beneath our feet? Join Deep Roots and Johnson County Parks and Recreation District as we explore the fascinating world of native Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) with Dr. Liz Koziol of the University of Kansas. Her research focuses o…

It’s estimated that Shortleaf Pine once covered 4.2 million acres of the Missouri Ozark region. Much of this was clear cut for its prized timber at the turn of the 20th century. By 1940 the Missouri State Highway Department preserved a stretch of old growth pines along Highway 19. Join Deep Roots a…

The Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP) began in 1989 amid concerns over the effects of clearcutting forests on songbird populations. Thirty-seven years later, the Missouri Department of Conservation has studied how common forest management practices impact flora, wildlife, soil health,…

Hidden within Cedar Niles Park is a relatively unknown natural area where scattered limestone outcrops hint at a larger glade ecosystem stretching into nearby remnant prairies and woodlands. Recent discoveries, including county record species like Mentzelia oligosperma reveal a landscape shaped by …

Late spring in the Midwest means hotter temps and more rain which equals more garden maintenance! Join Deep Roots’ “native plant nerds” Cydney and Maddie as they highlight summer blooms, weeds, and demonstrate maintenance strategies to support your gardens at home! Have a plant that gets too tall i…