Planning for the Future of Conservation At Bruce and Jan Sassmann’s Prairie Star Restoration Farm, time seems to slow down as nature takes over. Birds, wildlife, and native plants flourish. Replicas of Henry David Thoreau’s cabin and Aldo Leopold’s Sand County shack offer guests a unique experience to connect with the outdoors. A special campsite […]

Join us to raise money for Missouri’s Stream Teams! During Summer 2022, we are teaming up with breweries that are members of the Missouri Craft Brewer’s Guild to bring you special beer that includes the “Save Water. Drink Beer.” logo. Part of the proceeds from the sale of this beer will go to support Stream […]

What is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? Think of a DAF like a charitable savings account that you can set up through financial service firms (Edward Jones, Vanguard, Schwab, et. al.) or community foundations (Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Central Missouri, St. Louis Community Foundation, et. al.). It […]

About the Book When one thinks of butterflies so many things come mind; the incredible migration of the Monarchs, fritillary-filled meadows in the mountains, swallowtails on a Buddleja bush or Cabbage Whites in the backyard. For those who are a bit more familiar with more distant parts of the world other species come to mind, […]