You don’t have to be a biologist or a landscaping expert to plan 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. With a number of species, you don’t have to wait for spring to begin planting, either.
People can learn more about what plantings can be made in future weeks to establish good habitat in their yards for future years at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual program “Native Plants: Planting in the Fall.” This program, which will be Sept. 8 from 10-10:45 a.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/186529
