by Conservation Programs | June 12, 2025 | Blog
On June 7 and 8, 2025, MPF recognized National Prairie Day, which the organization founded in 2016, at its recently acquired Snadon Tract of Coyne Prairie in Dade County. Approximately 120 people gathered to admire the prairie and join MPF in officially dedicating...
by Conservation Programs | September 6, 2024 | Blog
The painted lady (Vanessa cardui) and the American lady (Vanessa virginienses) are two native butterflies commonly seen on prairies and other habitats as well as native gardens. Painted lady caterpillars feed on many non-woody, native plants, preferring thistles...
by Conservation Programs | August 23, 2024 | Blog
While yellow and gold blooms fill prairies and other grasslands in late summer and fall, another floral wave of the season is white. Boneset (Eupatorium species) is a composite flower that stands from one to three feet tall, with a crown of small individual white...
