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A Brighter Summer: Bringing the Fireflies Back Pollinators

A Brighter Summer: Bringing the Fireflies Back

Photos by Noppadol Paothong Courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation Article by Kay Thomason, Deep Roots' Outdoor Education and Outreach Program Coordinator While the last couple weeks have been…
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Deep RootsJuly 24, 2026
Embracing Native Plants in Public Spaces Ask the Experts

Embracing Native Plants in Public Spaces

Article and photos by: Whitney Barnardo, Pendleton Heights Pocket Park Amelia McDaniel, Hyde Park Habitat Restoration Initiative Laura Spencer-Morris, Troostwood Pocket Park Designing and improving park spaces in Hyde Park,…
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Deep RootsJuly 24, 2026
Native Plant Pride Meets Kansas City Stadium Native Gardening

Native Plant Pride Meets Kansas City Stadium

Article By: Kay Thomason, Deep Roots' Outdoor Education and Outreach Program Coordinator Photos: Cydney Ross and Maddie Ball Kansas City has made a lot of changes in preparation for the…
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Deep RootsJune 19, 2026
The Magic of Moths Pollinators

The Magic of Moths

By Eric R. Eaton National Moth Week is July 18-26 this year. This is an annual, global celebration of much-maligned insects. Forget the stereotypes and look closer. Many have spectacular…
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Deep RootsJune 19, 2026
Ask The Experts: “Rockin’” With Native Plants Ask the Experts

Ask The Experts: “Rockin’” With Native Plants

Article by: Chris Cardwell, Deep Roots' Urban Conservation Program Manager Photo: Cydney Ross Q: My husband insists on putting rocks in our landscape as it’s easier to clean up. How…
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Deep RootsJune 19, 2026
Deep Roots’ June Events Are “Popping” Ask the ExpertsPollinators

Deep Roots’ June Events Are “Popping”

Above: Pick up more native plants at the upcoming, 3-day, Pop-up Pollinator Plant Sale. Photo by Maddie Ball By Chris Cardwell, Urban Conservation Program Manager It’s time to turn the…
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Deep RootsMay 25, 2026
An Ode to The Bees Ask the ExpertsPollinators

An Ode to The Bees

Article by: Maddie Ball, Deep Roots’ Outreach and Education Program Coordinator Above photo: Bee on Milkweed by Sally Urdang; All other photos: Noppadol Paothong courtesy of the Missouri Department of…
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Deep RootsMay 25, 2026
BIO 101 Plant Physiology Ask the Experts

BIO 101 Plant Physiology

Article by: Stacia Stelk, Deep Roots’ Executive Director Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Photo by Maddie Ball Purple Coneflower and Big Bluestem Plant physiology is more than just diagrams of leaves…
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Deep RootsMay 25, 2026
Opposites Attract Ask the Experts

Opposites Attract

Photos: Bumblebee on Coneflower by Jim Pascoe (left), Bumblebee on Iris by Amanda Gehn (right) If you’ve ever rubbed a balloon on the carpet and then held it by a…
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Deep RootsApril 18, 2026
Resident Highlight: Leslie Mark Ask the ExpertsNative Gardening

Resident Highlight: Leslie Mark

By Maddie Ball, Deep Roots’ Outreach and Education Program Coordinator Footage and Interviews by: Cydney Ross, Deep Roots’ Outdoor Education Manager Early last year, Kansas City resident Leslie Mark decided…
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Deep RootsApril 18, 2026
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