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Prairie Seed Sowing at Lewis Road & Pacific

On Saturday, December 8, 2001 about 20 volunteers gathered to plant seeds of wild prairie flowers & grasses at the Lewis Road – Route 66 State Park exit at I–44. About five acres were planted on all four corners of the intersection. Lunch was provided by Diane Warhover, Director of Route 66 State Park (THANK YOU!).

In spring of 2002, seedlings of coreopsis, New England aster, big bluestem, and black-eyed susan began to sprout. You may have noticed MoDOT mowing the area during summer, however regular mowing during the first season is important to suppress weeds and encourage the developing prairie seedlings. By 2003 or 2004 prairie plants will be mature and flowering and maintenance will be reduced to one mowing per year.