The much anticipated Sweet Sixteen: Most Likely to Succeed native plant list for the beginning gardener in mind. Join guest expert, Sarah Beier of Oak and iO Design as she goes in-depth about each plant and includes easy to follow native landscape designs.

These native plants:
• Are generally easy to find at native plant nurseries and sales,
• Tolerate a wider range of soil types, sun, and moisture,
• Have broad wildlife and pollinator appeal, and
• Boast lengthy bloom time and seasonal interest.

Visit https://deeproots.org/sweet-sixteen/ to view species information and to view Sarah Beier's sweet sixteen designs.

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Sarah Beier of Oak and Io Design returns to Lunch and Learn for a highly anticipated second round of their series on introductory Native Landscape design. This session highlights the best tree and shrub species for the Kansas City region and also covers basic installation and pruning guidelines to support successful long term establishment and growth in the landscape.

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Volunteer Naturalist Chris DeLong take us on a tour of beautiful Roanoke Park, in Midtown KCMO, for a lively conversation about the Conservancy's decade-long honeysuckle removal and restoration efforts and successional seeding and planting initiatives.

A resource page for this video is provided with links to seed mixes, maps, tree data and much more at this link here.

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Sullivan Nature Sanctuary, in Parkville, MO, is a hidden gem of woodland habitat in a bustling downtown commercial and parks district. A determined natural resources manager, Kristen Bontrager, partnered with Missouri Dept. of Conservation and Good Oak, LLC to remove invasive species and restore the ecology and habitat for people and wildlife, through creative partnerships in conservation funding and planning.

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Deep Roots visit with Manheim Gardens volunteers and board members to discuss a whole-site approach to stormwater management. Highlights include an extensive off-grid rainwater harvesting system, rain gardens, bioswales, and water features using a natural spring and native plants. Brought to you, in part, by Mid-America Regional Council, Deep Roots, and viewers like you.

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Join special guest Cassandra Messer, MDC Private Land Conservationist for Clay and Platte County as she dives into the history and contemporary application of fire as a large land management tool. View our entire archive of past episodes @DeepRootsKC

Join Deep Roots each first Thursday at 12pm CST to learn best management practices for large landscapes. Working with landowners and conservation specialists across the Midwest, this series tells the story of native habitat stewardship and restoration efforts. Each episode features practical insight and how-to application from experts with Johnson County Parks and Recreation (JCPRD) and Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).

Lunch and Learn series occurs monthly on the first Thursday of each month at 12pm Central time. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EubPB422QCaSzXj07UAMUA#/registration

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This is a Curious by Nature minisode featuring the Q&A session with guest expert, Susan Farrington, Natural History Biologist for the Missouri Department of Conservation's Ozark Region. Live audience asks questions about best ways to support native insect and bird populations, the impact of native gardens even on a small scale, and more.

If you’d like to watch the full episode on the History and Habitats of Caney Mountain Conservation Area, be sure to watch the December 4th, 2025 episode when you’re done here! 

Can't get enough native plant knowledge? Visit www.deeproots.org/curious-by-nature to see our show archive.

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Take a virtual hike through Ozark County’s Caney Mountain Conservation Area! Join Deep Roots and Missouri Department of Conservation as they explored the habitats and history of this 7,899-acre conservation area deep in the Ozark region. From glade and woodland plant species to the historic Wild Turkey reintroduction and a glimpse into A. Starker Leopold’s cabin – this episode has it all. Stick around for the live Q&A where you can ask your native plant and large land management questions to our guest experts from Missouri Department of Conservation.

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This is a Curious by Nature minisode featuring the Q&A session with guest expert, Coltin Ridenour of Johnson County Parks and Recreation District. If you’d like to hear the full episode on prescribed fire, be sure to tune in to the November 6th episode when you’re done here! 

Fire is just one tool in the shed for land management but has been utilized by people for millennia. Join Johnson County Parks and Recreation District’s natural resource team as we learn the valuable roll prescribed burns play in large land management both during the dormant, and less often, the growing season.

Tune in to the wild and wonderful landscapes across the Midwest every 1st and 3rd Thursday with Curious by Nature! If you'd like a copy of the show notes which includes resources and species list, please contact Cydney@deeprootskc.org

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Fire is just one tool in the shed for land management but has been utilized by people for millennia. Join the natural resource team of Johnson County Parks and Recreation District and learn the valuable roll prescribed burns play in large land management. Discussions on fire safety and practical tips for burning during the dormant season, and less often, the growing season.

This is a great episode to learn ways to implement fire in your landscape.
Our live audience asks their land management questions to guest expert, Matt Garrett, Natural Resource Manager for Johnson County Parks and Recreation District.

Resources for this show can be obtained by contacting cydney@deeproots.org or by visiting us online at www.deeproots.org/curious-by-nature

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When it comes down to it, cultivated spaces are determined by your gardening goals. Join artist and self-proclaimed “native plant nerd”, Cydney Ross as she explores unique gardening aesthetics using Midwestern native plants! From “Mid-Century Modern” to “Tropical” see a dazzling array of native plant palettes to consider for your home gardens. This light-hearted presentation is a creative way to determine your gardening goals and learn more about midwestern native plants. Our virtual audience also asks Cydney their native gardening questions during the live Q&A portion of the show.

Join us for our live webinar series each 1st and 3rd Thursdays! Register online www.deeproots.org/curious-by-nature

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When it comes down to it, cultivated spaces are determined by your gardening goals. Whether you're planting to reduce the size of your lawn, support wildlife, or perhaps for aesthetic reasons - there's a native plant for that!

In this educational episode, artist and self-proclaimed “native plant nerd”, Cydney Ross explores unique plant palettes for the home garden. In part one, they explore native plants that fit the “Cottagecore” to “Goth” aesthetics. This light-hearted yet informative presentation is a creative way to learn about Midwestern native plants and determine your gardening goals.

Join Curious by Nature with Deep Roots each first and third Thursdays LIVE on zoom where you can ask the experts your native gardening questions! Register for free online www.deeproots.org/curious-by-nature

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Join special guest Cassandra Messer, MDC Private Land Conservationist for Clay and Platte County as she dives into the history and contemporary application of fire as a large land management tool. View our entire archive of past episodes @DeepRootsKC

Join Deep Roots each first Thursday at 12pm CST to learn best management practices for large landscapes. Working with landowners and conservation specialists across the Midwest, this series tells the story of native habitat stewardship and restoration efforts. Each episode features practical insight and how-to application from experts with Johnson County Parks and Recreation (JCPRD) and Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).

Lunch and Learn series occurs monthly on the first Thursday of each month at 12pm Central time. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EubPB422QCaSzXj07UAMUA#/registration

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Native Plants at Noon: Winter Sowing at the Discovery Center. Subtle colors and bold textures stand out in the landscape this time of year. Get your garden started this winter by starting seeds outdoors! Guided by Cydney Ross, outdoor program manager with @DeepRootsKC this episode features Winter Sowing Seed tips for the home garden. Find the perfect recycled containers to make your own mini-greenhouses and learn how to sow seed directly into a garden bed.

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Join @DeepRootsKC special guest Sarah Beier of Oak & iO as they discuss the intricate nature of keystone species and their place in the food web. Eastern temperate forest and Grasslands flora and fauna species are discussed in this in-depth presentation. Visit www.DeepRoots.org for more information and additional native gardening resources.

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Join @DeepRootsKC and Missouri Department of Conservation at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center in Kansas City for a look at native gardens. Guided by MDC staff and plantsperson, Madison Twite and Cydney Ross, outdoor program manager with Deep Roots KC, this program features simple gardening tips for public-facing and more formal native gardens. We also take a look at native flora that has started emerging in the Midwest.

Gardening all depends on your goals. If you're able to leave plant material up during winter it benefits our wildlife greatly. If you can't, consider composting or making an artful brush pile.

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Winter is the perfect time to plan your native plant gardens for the upcoming spring. Join Deep Roots Outdoor Education Manager, Cydney Ross to learn the fundamentals for implementing a successful native landscape design. We discuss various stages of this process including where to draw inspiration from, selecting the right plants and designing with intent.

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Join Private Land Conservationist, Andy Carmack from Missouri Department of Conservation as he discusses the challenges of managing non-native invasive species Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana) on large landscapes. Hear how this plant has impacted local landowners and practical advice on how to remove it from the landscape.

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