You don’t have to be a biologist to plant a yard or flower garden that provides good habitat for insects and local wildlife. All you need are the right plants in the right places. You don’t have to wait until spring to begin your planting plans, either.
People can learn more about what plantings can be made to establish good habitat in their yards for future years at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual program “Native Plants: Be the Host With the Most.” This online program, which will be Sept. 17 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., is being put on by the staff of MDC’s Springfield Conservation Nature Center. At this program, MDC Naturalist Jordanya Raos will provide information about native plants and have recommendations for yard and garden designs that will work around the home. This program is open to all ages. People can register for this program at:
https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/202654
Though this program is free, registration is required. To participate, use the link above. Registrants must provide an e-mail, so a program link can be sent to them. This program will include a chat-based question-and-answer period where participants can interact with the presenters.
