People can learn more about growing native plants from seeds at the Missouri Department of Conservation online program “Native Plants: Wild for Seeds.” This virtual program will be from 3:30 t0 4:30 p.m. March 7 and is being put on by the staff of MDC’s Springfield Conservation Nature Center. This program will not be recorded. People can register for this free program at: mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/206443

At this program, MDC Naturalist Jordi Raos will discuss some important factors for success when it comes to growing native plants from seeds. She will also discuss how to collect and store native seeds for the next growing season. This program is for all ages and will include a chat-based question-and-answer period where participants can interact with the presenter.