Nature is everywhere, and it makes life better for us and our families!
Take care of our trees and plant native plants to welcome pollinating insects, and they’ll help our plants and vegetables grow. Plants and trees clean our air so we can breathe easier too. That makes our community a nicer place to live in.
Learn More About the Impact Plants Can Have
Trees make our community better
Pollinators
Benefits of Native Trees
Trees help kids concentrate, develop creativity and intelligence, and promote physical activity.
Crime rates drop, people socialize more, and downtown businesses see increased sales when trees are around.
Missouri’s forest products industry supports 44,000 jobs and contributes $9.7 billion to the state’s economy.
Grow Native Plants
Native plants create beauty and interest with a progression of flowers and fruits that furnish food and cover for butterflies, birds and other wildlife.
Well-designed native landscapes create eye appeal and attract watchable wildlife to your yard.
Gardeners can use wetland plants to create a landscape that will capture, filter, store and slowly release storm water.
Learn more about how to utilize native species for different purposes, how to care for them, and more!
Support Local Pollinators
Learn more about how to utilize native species for different purposes, how to care for them, and more!
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