The prairie is more than just a landscape— it’s the heartbeat of the Midwest. Once 15 million acres strong in Missouri, today less than half of one percent of native prairie remains. At Powell Gardens, we’re working to protect what’s left and restore what we can. From Ona’s Praire to the Wildflower Meadow, our gardens are living reminders of what once was— and what still can be. On #NationalPrairieDay (June 7, 2025), reconnect with your roots. Join us in protecting this endangered ecosystem for

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