Upcoming Webinars:

August

Blue River Valley – Part II with Johnson County Parks and Recreation District
You may be familiar with the “Mighty MO”, but the Blue River is truly the life force of Kansas City. 2/3 of rainfall in the metropolitan area flows through the Blue River Watershed. Beginning in Johnson County, Kansas it flows through Kansas City, Missouri spanning 41 miles to join the Missouri River. People, plants, and wildlife depend on clean water to survive. Join Deep Roots as we explore landscapes along the river, meet organizations that advocate for its health, and discuss ways to enjoy recreational activities in the Blue River Valley.

8/21 @ 12pm

September

Urban Green Rooftop Garden – Growing Season
This month Deep Roots returns to the TWA rooftop native garden to see mid-summer blooms. See green infrastructure supporting native wildlife in the Crossroads Arts District in KCMO. Ask your native gardening questions to our guest experts during the live Q&A. Learn how planting native in urban areas create beauty and healthy landscapes – no matter the footprint of the garden!

9/4 @ 12pm
9/18 @ 6pm

October

Native Gardening with Pop Culture Aesthetics

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 “Cottagecore” to “Goth” and “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 learn more about midwestern native plants. Late fall is a great time to plan your native gardens. Ask Cydney your native gardening questions during the live Q&A portion of the show. All “Curious by Nature” episodes are recorded and available for viewing after the live broadcast.

Part 1 – 10/2 @ 12pm covers “Cottagecore” and “Goth” aesthetics

Part 2 – 10/16 @ 6pm covers “Mid-Century Modern” and “Tropical” aesthetics

November

Prescribed Fires with Johnson County Parks and Recreation District

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. Stick around for the live Q&A where you can ask your large land management questions to our guest experts.

11/6 @ 12pm
11/20 @ 6pm

December

Caney Mountain Conservation Area History and Habitats
with Missouri Department of Conservation

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.
12/4 @ 12pm – with Guest Expert Randall Roy, MDC
12/18 @ 6pm – with Guest Expert Susan Farrington, MDC