Plant native this spring with MDC and Grow Native!

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Published Date
03/16/2026
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Runge Conservation Nature Center invite the public to the Grow Native! Plant Sale March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Using native plants in landscaping is a simple way to beautify properties while benefiting pollinators, butterflies, songbirds, and other wildlife. Native plants are easy to grow, and there is a native tree, shrub, vine, or other plant for nearly every situation.

Visitors will have the opportunity to shop from five native plant vendors, and volunteers will be available to load plants into vehicles for any buyers that may need assistance. Some vendors will accept cash, check, or credit card while others will only accept cash or check. Free literature will be available along with garden signs and books for sale.

Learn about preordering from select vendors at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oiF. Registration for this event is not required. Questions about this event can be sent to MDC Naturalist Austin Lambert at austin.lambert@mdc.mo.gov.

MDC is committed to accessibility at all its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.