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Mycorrhizal fungi play an essential role in structuring plant communities, and this is particularly true for prairies. In this talk, Dr. Tipton will discuss how mycorrhizal fungi and plants interact, […]
In lieu of our annual Evening on the Prairie event, we will be hosting multiple “Picnics on the Prairie” at five different MPF prairies around the state, where folks are […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED. To get on the waiting list in case of a cancellation, please call the number below. Enjoy a fall walk on the beautiful grounds of historic Bellefontaine Cemetery […]
Join MPF Technical Advisor Jeff Cantrell for a Prairie Ecology Hike at MPF's Carver Prairie (Newton County) at 4:30pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Limited to 12 participants, social distancing […]
In this master class, you will learn about sedge species native to the lower Midwest that are available from native plant suppliers, their growing conditions, and growth habits. You will […]
Join us to learn the basics of winter sparrow identification and ecology. We will touch on some of the more common backyard sparrows, then focus on the species that rely […]
Bumble bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, and many other beneficial insects move pollen from flower to flower, helping plants to produce seeds and fruit. Dr. Ed Spevak will explain the important […]
Join Jeff Cantrell, MPF Technical Advisor, on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 for a Short-Eared Owl Investigation at the Rehab Prairie site at Shawnee Trail Conservation Area (Barton County). Limited to […]
Native gardens can be both functional and beautiful, but they don't have a strict set of rules. Why not use our time to enjoy our gardens rather than tame them? […]
MPF Director of Prairie Management Jerod Huebner will share information on how to manage invasive species on grasslands. Jerod will describe the invasive species that often encroach on grasslands, different […]