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Keeping it local with the Missouri Prairie Foundation

KSMU | By Kelly McGowan
Published February 19, 2026 at 8:28 AM CST
Linden's Prairie
Courtesy of the Missouri Prairie Foundation
Linden's Prairie

In this episode, Kelly speaks with Carol Davit, Executive Director of the Missouri Prairie Foundation, to learn about the work the foundation does around the state, including local stormwater improvement projects involving native plantings.

Celebrating 60 years, the Missouri Prairie Foundation (MPF) owns and manages 36 properties open to the public to enjoy on foot, including Schuette Prairie and La Petite Gemme Prairie. Both of these unplowed, old-growth prairies are about 30 minutes from Springfield and have showy spring wildflowers. 

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MPF offers prairie hikes, native plant sales and other events throughout the year. Learn more at moprairie.org. Find hundreds of free native gardening resources from MPF's Grow Native! program at grownative.org.

Upcoming native plant sales:
Saturday, May 2 at Bass Pro Shops Sportsman's Center, 10am-2pm
Saturday, May 23 at Mother's Brewing Company, 2pm-6pm

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