Missouri Master Naturalist Great Rivers Chapter
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Additional information about the Missouri Master Naturalist program and the Great Rivers Chapter can be found at
http://www.greatrivers.org and
http://www.greatrivers.org/faq/ The Missouri Master Naturalist™ program is sponsored jointly by the University of Missouri Extension (MU Extension) and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Missouri Master Naturalists receive certification afte
06/09/2026
05/12/2026
Spring is a good time to talk about the food web -- plants - caterillars - birds. Why do/should plant lovers care? Many lepidoptera (moths/butterflies) are dependent on a particular plant for survival - they can't eat anything else. So - for example - no milkweeds - no monarchs. You can research different butterflies and moths and see what their host plants are. Many songbirds need caterpillars when they are rearing young, as the babies cannot handle anything other than soft food. Plant natives, don't spray, don't get worried if you have caterpillars eating your plants, don't worry if the birds eat some. Some will survive! If you want to download this graphic for your use, please do. Link in comments.
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