Webinar

Get more familiar about growing ferns in Missouri with Dr. Nadia Navarrete-Tindall! Fern species and life cycles will be discussed, followed by an introduction to a unique education and outreach project by the Specialty Crops & Native Plants Program at Lincoln University and Grow Native!. This collaboration project aims to promote the growth and adoption […]

More often than not, mosses go unnoticed as they cling onto a tree, sit atop the bare ground, or sway with the current in a stream. Indeed, many mosses are small, inconspicuous, shriveled up masses of brown and black plant material when dry, tricking the unaware passerby into thinking they are nothing more than dead […]

Join this MoIP online training session on "Common General Use Herbicides & How They Relate to Aquatic Use Sites" to deepen your understanding of the safe and effective application of herbicides in and near aquatic environments. Learn about the latest best practices, regulations, and environmental impacts to ensure your herbicide use supports both land and […]

Prairie plantings provide multiple benefits including wildlife and pollinator habitat, cattle forage, stormwater management and erosion control, and beauty. In this free Q&A webinar, MPF Director of Prairie Management Jerod Huebner will briefly lay out the basics of site preparation, seeding, invasive species control, and prescribed fire, and devote the rest of the webinar to […]

Do you have too much lawn? Is your grass lousy from tree shade? Are you trying to cut the grass on a steep slope? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, now would be a good time to plan on transforming your mediocre area of turf from a mundane chore to a shimmering […]

The ability to forecast the invasive dynamics (e.g., establishment and impacts) of non-native plants is of critical importance to the prevention and mitigation of biological invasions. Over the last 30 years, significant work has been dedicated to identifying species traits that are generalizable enough to consistently predict which species are likely to become successful invaders. […]

Residential projects, such as rain gardens, stormwater swales, and filter strips planted with native plant species, clean water while also supporting insects with declining populations. In stewarding these projects, residents play an important role in protecting water resources and pollinator habitat. Join Dan Shaw, an experienced ecological restoration specialist, for a webinar covering principles for […]

In this interactive webinar, learn about the USDA’s Climate-Smart Commodities Grant project Horizon II, a program provided by a partnership of 13 organizations led by Roeslein Alternative Energy. Speakers include Steve Mowry, Director of Prairie Establishment at Roeslein Alternative Energy, and Ben Kruger, Senior Vice President of the Renewables Division at Roeslein & Associates. The […]

Join acclaimed nature photographer Noppadol Paothong for an unforgettable journey through 25 years of photographing grassland grouse and how this work has inspired him to focus on other lesser-known species in need of protection. In this compelling presentation, Noppadol will share the stories behind his most iconic images, revealing the challenges, triumphs, and moments of […]

Native cool-season grass and grass-like species rank among the most overlooked group of plants in native plantings. Join Elizabeth Hamilton-Steele for a webinar exploring what makes these species different from the more well-known warm-season grasses and wildflowers, including their photosynthetic pathways, seasons of growth, and tolerance for shade. The unique value of cool-season plants for […]

The fish of Missouri’s Prairie Aquatic Faunal Region may be less diverse than those in the neighboring Ozark Region, but that does mean they are any less spectacular. Join prairie stream expert Darren Thornhill as he discusses this region’s colorful and often-overlooked fish species (including red shiners, orangespotted sunfish, stonerollers, and topeka shiners) and their […]

When you think of pollinator habitat, do wetlands come to mind? In this webinar, pollinator ecologist Molly Jacobson brings to light the importance of managed freshwater wetlands as a crucial component of the landscape for supporting our native bees. As a result of restoration and active management, these emergent wetlands have diverse flowering plant communities […]

Come learn about birds migrating through Missouri in May, and how you can help! Join Migratory Bird Biologist Sarah Kendrick for a webinar on the marvels of neotropical bird migration and how native plants (and their hosted native insects) supply crucial year-round energy. All of us can do something to benefit birds, whether it’s planting […]