Current Table of Contents for the "Missouri Directory of Historic and One-Room Schools"

The "Missouri Directory of Historic and One-Room Schools" is a project of the Missouri Historic Schools Alliance and is being authored by David Burton. The directory highlights the very best historic and one-room schools in Missouri as a historic resource and as a tool for developing heritage tourism around these existing historic schools.

Individuals are invited to submit information to include a school in this directory. For information on how to submit a school for the directory read this blog entry.

Here is the current Table of Contents for the book which includes the lists that are listed.

Northwest Missouri Schools

Baker School (Trenton)
Banneker School (Parkville)
Franklin Academy (Lawson)
Hicklin School (Lexington)
Hickory Grove School (Maryville)
Hudson School (Appleton City)
Mt. Gilead School (Kearney)
Nyhart School (Butler) - more information needed
Pony School (St. Joseph)
Rockford School (Harrisonville) - pictures needed
South Gale School (Smithville)
Swain School (Chillicothe)
Walnut Grove School (Lathrop)

Northeast Missouri Schools

Ballwin School (Ballwin)
Florida School (Florida)
Friendship School (St. James)- more information needed
Indian Prairie (Union)- more information needed
Lincoln School (Canton)
Mount Hope (Defiance)
Oak Hill (Hannibal)- more information needed
Rolling Heath School (Ft. Leonard Wood)
Salem School (St. Clair)
Salt River (Hannibal)- more information needed
Saverton School (Saverton) - more information needed
Stone School (Hannibal)
Old Pond School (Wildwood)

Central Missouri Schools

Audrain County School (Mexico)
Elm School (Warrensburg)
Harper School (Harper)
Mt. Sterling School (Mt. Sterling)
Newcomer School (Columbia)
New Lebanon School (New Lebanon)
Pleasant View School (Medford)- more information needed

Southwest Missouri Schools   

1872 Neosho Colored School (Neosho)
1905 School (Springfield)
Bellview (Springfield)
Black School (Cassville)
Boston Center School (Branson)
Bruner (Douglas County)
Bunker Hill (Pineville)- more information needed
Carver School (Neosho)
Cave Springs (Cave Springs)
Chapman (Pierce City)
Cresent (Buffalo)
Dry Valley School (Sarcoxie)
Elmira (Red Oak)- more information needed
Enterprise (Saddlebrook)
Flint Hill (Willard)
Greenwood School (Marshfield)
Kings Prairie School (Monett)
Liberty School (Springfield)
Little Country School (Seneca)
Little Moore School (Lawrenceburg)
Locust Prairie (Fair Grove)
Mt. Pleasant School (Ozark)- more information needed
New Bethel School (Anderson)
Newton County School (Neosho)
Newport School (Lamar)- more information needed
North Star School (Strafford)- more information needed
Northward (Bolivar)
Phelps (Halltown)
Oak Trail School (Silver Dollar City)
Rocky Point School (Marshfield)
Schuyler School (Springfield)
Shiloh School (Liberal)
St. Elmo (Republic)
Star School (Point Lookout)
Sycamore School (Marionville)
Willey School (Willard)
Wooley Creek (Cape Fair)

Southeast Missouri Schools
Alice School (Cabool)
Higgerson School (New Madrid)
Kage School (Cape Gireadeu)
Plunk School (Doniphan)
Stephens School (Marquand)
Story’s Creek School (Alley Spring)
Texas County Schools (Assorted)

Current Table of Contents for the "Missouri Directory of Historic and One-Room Schools"

The "Missouri Directory of Historic and One-Room Schools" is a project of the Missouri Historic Schools Alliance and is being authored by David Burton. The directory highlights the very best historic and one-room schools in Missouri as a historic resource and as a tool for developing heritage tourism around these existing historic schools.

Indivduals are invited to submit information to include a school in this directory. For information on how to submit a school for the directory read this blog entry.

Here is the current Table of Contents for the book which includes the lists that are listed.

Northwest Missouri Schools

Baker School (Trenton)
Banneker School (Parkville)
Franklin Academy (Lawson)
Hicklin School (Lexington)
Hickory Grove School (Maryville)
Hudson School (Appleton City)
Mt. Gilead School (Kearney)
Nyhart School (Butler) - more information needed
Pony School (St. Joseph)
Rockford School (Harrisonville) - pictures needed
South Gale School (Smithville)
Swain School (Chillicothe)
Walnut Grove School (Lathrop)

Northeast Missouri Schools

Ballwin School (Ballwin)
Florida School (Florida)
Friendship School (St. James)- more information needed
Indian Prairie (Union)- more information needed
Lincoln School (Canton)
Mount Hope (Defiance)
Oak Hill (Hannibal)- more information needed
Rolling Heath School (Ft. Leonard Wood)
Salem School (St. Clair)
Salt River (Hannibal)- more information needed
Saverton School (Saverton) - more information needed
Stone School (Hannibal)
Old Pond School (Wildwood)

Central Missouri Schools

Audrain County School (Mexico)
Elm School (Warrensburg)
Harper School (Harper)
Mt. Sterling School (Mt. Sterling)
Newcomer School (Columbia)
New Lebanon School (New Lebanon)
Pleasant View School (Medford)- more information needed

Southwest Missouri Schools   

1872 Neosho Colored School (Neosho)
1905 School (Springfield)
Bellview (Springfield)
Black School (Cassville)
Boston Center School (Branson)
Bruner (Douglas County)
Bunker Hill (Pineville)- more information needed
Carver School (Neosho)
Cave Springs (Cave Springs)
Chapman (Pierce City)
Cresent (Buffalo)
Dry Valley School (Sarcoxie)
Elmira (Red Oak)- more information needed
Enterprise (Saddlebrook)
Flint Hill (Willard)
Greenwood School (Marshfield)
Kings Prairie School (Monett)
Liberty School (Springfield)
Little Country School (Seneca)
Little Moore School (Lawrenceburg)
Locust Prairie (Fair Grove)
Mt. Pleasant School (Ozark)- more information needed
New Bethel School (Anderson)
Newton County School (Neosho)
Newport School (Lamar)- more information needed
North Star School (Strafford)- more information needed
Northward (Bolivar)
Phelps (Halltown)
Oak Trail School (Silver Dollar City)
Rocky Point School (Marshfield)
Schuyler School (Springfield)
Shiloh School (Liberal)
St. Elmo (Republic)
Star School (Point Lookout)
Sycamore School (Marionville)
Willey School (Willard)
Wooley Creek (Cape Fair)
Southeast Missouri Schools

Alice School (Cabool)
Higgerson School (New Madrid)
Kage School (Cape Gireadeu)
Plunk School (Doniphan)
Stephens School (Marquand)
Story’s Creek School (Alley Spring)
Texas County Schools (Assorted)

Details on Submitting to the Missouri Director of Historic and One-Room Schools

Many volunteer historians and historic societies across Missouri have created books that document the last remaining one-room schools in their county. In fact, I wrote one for Greene County back in 2001 (link to book here). Those are exhaustive reports on all the former school buildings in those counties.

But a statewide resources is on the horizon. A book I am creating and writing as part of the Missouri Historic Schools Alliance that will highlight the very best examples from around the state. Close to 90% of the listings in the book will feature historic schools that are fully restored and either open to the public or available for a public use. The exception is made for those schools on the National Register that are not restored or those that are in the process of being restored.

This book has been in the works for about three years and has received statewide coverage. I have encouraged groups to submit their own information and photos. The hope is that directory can be used to help promote rural hertiage tourism to individuals nationwide that are interested in historic schools (and there are many). We are also working on bringing the national historic schools conference back to Missouri and to re-launch a statewide conference as well.

This book is going to be updated on a regular basis as part of the Missouri Historic Schools Alliance.

Here the current Table of Contents for the book which shows the schools listed.

There is no cost for being listed. However, we also ask that all listed schools submit photos and required information for this publication. Provide written answers to the following questions:

· Name of school, location or address (as much detail as possible)

· current owner or contact

· current use (mention if it is publicly or privately owned)

· history of building

· explain how the school was or is being preserved

· why the school was preserved

· where information can be found online

· contact information for the group or individual that owns or operates the school

· and personal stories about the history of the school and building.

Please also include some interior and exterior photos of the school. Written answers and photos can be submitted by email or by using this mailing address:

David Burton

Greene County Extension, 2400 S. Scenic Ave, Springfield, Mo. 65807

Telephone: 417-881-8909 * Email: burtond@missouri.edu

Big Three: Well plugging, Radon and Mold

Q: I read a past article about plugging wells and really needed to talk with someone to better understand his available options.

R.W., Miller, Mo.

A: After talking on the phone I now understand that you have several concerns including radon testing, mold under the house AND well plugging. We talked by phone and I hope these additional links will help you resolve these problems.

Well Plugging Instructions

http://www.dnr.mo.gov/pubs/pub2281.pdf

http://www.dnr.mo.gov/geology/geosrv/wellhd/plugging.htm

Cost-share assistance that may be available through your county SWCD Office

http://swcd.mo.gov/lawrence/index.html

Affidavit that is filed with MoDNR after the well is filled

http://dnr.mo.gov/forms/780-1603-f.pdf

Mold control

http://extension.missouri.edu/webster/mold-control.aspx

Curtain drain (if subsurface water from uphill or flat slopes is pooling water under the building, a curtain drain located upslope of the building can divert it)

http://extension.missouri.edu/p/EQ401#drains

Radon test kit (DHSS) or call 573-751-6102
http://health.mo.gov/living/environment/radon/ and http://health.mo.gov/living/environment/radon/homebuyers.php

Radon: An Indoor Health Hazard?

http://extension.missouri.edu/p/G1968

Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction: How to Fix Your Home
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-02/documents/2013_consumers_guide_to_radon_reduction.pdf

Bob Schultheis
Natural Resource Engineering Specialist / CPD
University of Missouri Extension Center - Webster County
800 S. Marshall St., Marshfield, MO 65706
Phone:  417-859-2044
E-mail: schultheisr@missouri.edu

Solutions for Dealing with White Flies in School Greenhouse

Q: Our school greenhouse has an infestation of white flies that are destroying all of our green peppers and cucumbers. The school even had an exterminator a few months ago who came and sprayed. It decreased the number for a while but they are now back in full force. How to rid school greenhouse of white flies?
A.B., Nixa, Mo.

A: White fly control is a challenge in greenhouses, and requires an integrated approach.  The publications at http://extension.missouri.edu/p/G7275 and https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef456 are good.  Basically, here is the approach:

1.            try to keep the pest from entering the greenhouse - closely examine all plants that are brought into the greenhouse, discard heavily infested plants.

2.            monitor the greenhouse with sticky yellow cards, on a daily basis if possible.  When a threshold of around 0.5-2 insects per card per day are noted, a spray is applied. Cards are available from http://m.gemplers.com/search/sticky+yellow+cards and elsewhere.

3.            The attached publications lists effective sprays for this pest.  Sprays must be alternated as this pest is at high risk of developing insecticide resistance.

Patrick Byers

Regional Horticulture Specialist

MU Extension - Greene County

417-881-8909

byerspl@missouri.edu

Mystery Weed in Garden Turns out to be Dreaded Pigroot

Q: Attached are pictures of a weed that I have been battling for the past few years in my garden.  It only occurs in my gardens, both vegetable and flower.  It appears where I break up ground where grass once was.  I need help in identifying it and how to control it or get rid of it completely. I use newspaper and mulch or straw to help control the weeds in my garden and that helps for those spots, but this weeds grows anywhere that is not covered. Because I rotate crops and move things around from year to year, the weed will reappear the following year on uncovered and unmulched ground. Can you help me with this?

C.L.

Republic

A: This is a weed called Red-Root Pigweed.  Red-root pigweed is a major weed problem in much of the area, especially in agricultural production because of its resistance to glyphosate.  Also, one plant can produce up to a million seeds which can build up in soil and be a problem for years to come. 

Once pigweed is established in an area it can be very difficult to control.  Hand pulling or using a cultivation tool when the plants are small and applying a pre-emergent herbicide listed for broadleaf weeds can be the most effective for homeowners. 

Here is a link about pigweed and plant relatives of pigweed: http://ipm.missouri.edu/MEG/2010/11/Worst-Weeds-2010/

Kelly McGowan

Horticulture Educator

University of Missouri Extension; Greene County; Southwest Region

Question about Lead in Private Well / Water Supply

Q: I had a water test done on a private well. The results say that public water needs to have a lead level of 5 or less and that 15 is unsafe. Is there a different standard for private wells and her client’s well tested at 10? What does that mean and is it a concern?

Answered by Bob Schultheis, natural resource engineering specialist with University of Missouri Extension (his contact info here).

A: The MCLG (maximum contamination level goal) for lead is zero, and the MCL (maximum contamination level) is 15 ppb, above which is considered unsafe. I’ve not found any reference that differentiates the MCL for public vs. private wells. Testing before and after the “first flush” of the faucet will help determine if the lead problem is in the groundwater or in the plumbing. If the well tested at 10 ppb, no action is needed, but if they want to play it extra safe and the problem is in the plumbing, they can run the cold water faucet 1-2 minutes before using the water for drinking or cooking. It doesn’t hurt to bathe in lead-tainted water.

The following links may be helpful.

Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water (EPA)

https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#regs

Lead in Tap Water (CDC)

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/tips/water.htm

Water Tests: What Do the Numbers Mean? (Penn State University)

http://extension.psu.edu/publications/agrs-090

Story on Haircoats on Cattle Gains International Question

Dear David,
I was very interested in an article I found posted on Facebook about haircoats on cattle (see original article here). So much so that I would like to use your scoring system for coat shedding to at least find  out whether it would work for us. We have an Angus stud herd in Tasmania (Australia's Island State) and obviously the months for observing will be different. I have a couple of questions, firstly when do you recommend that the score be given. I think from the article June would be a good month which would equate with December here. The other question is would this scoring system work for selecting young stock to keep as breeders or is it meant for adult cows. We calve in late winter early spring (mid July to mid September at the very latest) and make our selections for keepers bout now (late autumn early winter). It would be hard to judge these animals as calves but possibly the system could be used when they are yearlings. What it would mean is delaying a final selection until later on. Anyway to start with I would probably just make note a score and then see if there was a difference later on.

Regards,

Brian Stewart

Dunlop Park Angus Stud
4938 Frankford Main Road, Thirlstane, Tasmania 7307
Australia

Dear Brian,

The leader on this hair shedding project is Jared Decker, extension genomics specialist at the University of Missouri, Columbia.  His email is deckerje@missouri.edu  He may give you more details than I could.

From my perspective in the southwest part of Missouri where fescue is the dominant forage and we run lots of cattle the failure to shed hair is a problem.  The various ergot alkaloids contribute to the genetic problem of shedding and it all culminates in cattle that gain poorly and reproduction is compromised.

We’ve done some form of hair evaluation since the early 90’s and feel it’s valuable to try and select early shedders.  Late shedders obviously appear stressed when the temperatures exceed 80 degrees.

Dr. Decker will be doing a 3-year study to determine more about the gene makeup of cattle across the U.S. and their adaptability to the environment in which they’re raised.  Why he might even be interested in observations.  I’m sure your Angus cattle have some of the same breeding in them that we have in ours.  The folks who show their cattle like those that have lots of hair as it allows them to hid some little imperfections with good grooming.

I would argue though that long hair and slow shedding is not desirable under our warm, fescue-based conditions.

Let me know if you have other thoughts or questions and please try to contact Dr. Decker.

Eldon Cole
Livestock specialist
University of Missouri Extension

May and June Good Months to Study Haircoats on Cattle

Contact: Eldon Cole, livestock specialist
Headquartered in Lawrence County
Tel: (417) 466-3102
E-mail: colee@missouri.edu

MT. VERNON, Mo. -- May and June are good months to evaluate the hair shedding nature of cattle according to Eldon Cole, livestock specialist, University of Missouri Extension.

“Research at several institutions reveal that early shedding cows tend to be more productive regarding weaning weight of their calves.  Weight differences of 20 or more pounds favored the early shedders,” said Cole.

EARLY MU RESEARCH

University of Missouri researchers began scoring cows and yearlings for shedding ability and hair growth in 1992 at the Southwest Research Center.  The cattle in the studies were grazing fescue that contained the toxin producing endophyte. 

Studies dealt with shade, mineral supplementation and clean well water versus dirty pond water that had cattle traffic in it.

“In those early years, we suspected there could be genetic implications that caused some wooly cattle to perform poorly but no serious selection pressure was applied toward the early shedders,” said Cole.

In fact, most of the early effort was directed toward selecting novel or friendly endophytes in the development of non-toxic fescue instead of selecting adaptable cattle.

GENETICS MATTER NOW

We now are at the point where both cow-calf producers and seedstock raisers observe hair shedding more seriously. 

“Genomic studies are being used to evaluate the heritability of haircoat retention.  An important feature is to score haircoats of cattle about this time of the year,” said Cole.

Getting rid of the winter haircoat begins in southwest Missouri around early April.  However, some animals still appear to have all their hair in June.

“These late, or never shedders, are the ones that suffer and are more likely to wean lightweight calves and have lower calving rates,” said Cole.

SHEDDING SCORES

Many factors influence shedding such as breed, individual genetic makeup, nutrition, forage, day length, temperature, and humidity.

“In the early 1990’s at the Southwest Research Center, we scored the cattle on a one to four scale for shedding and evidence of fescue sensitivity.  The scoring system has now been adjusted to a one to five range.  The one score is an animal that is completely shed off from front to rear and top to bottom.  I usually refer to them as ‘slick as a mole’,” said Cole.

The 2’s are mostly shed off, 75 percent or so, and most of the long hair will be on the lower part of the body.  A three score is about 50 percent shed; a four is only 25 percent shed most of which is in the neck, shoulder region and down the back.  The 5’s still has its winter coat with no evidence of shedding.

“If you have the 5’s in the chute, you can try to pull hair out, and it is firmly attached,” said Cole.

The scoring system is subjective. However, if the same person does the scoring in their herd, it gives a producer a good idea of cattle that could give more problems from “hot” fescue and heat stress as we move into the summer. 

According to Cole, some of the 4’s and 5’s that are stressed will benefit from clipping.

“The individual scoring of cattle may even result in farmers realizing that late shedding is more of a problem than first thought,” said Cole.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact any of the MU Extension livestock specialists in southwest Missouri: Eldon Cole in Lawrence County, (417) 466-3102; Andy McCorkill in Dallas County at (417) 345-7551; Dr. Randy Wiedmeier, in Howell County at (417) 256-2391; or Dr. Patrick Davis in Cedar County at (417) 276-3313.

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June 10 Pasture Walk at Turners Heifer Haven Near Hartville

Contact: Ted Probert, dairy specialist
Headquartered in Wright County
Tel: (417) 547-7545
E-mail: probertt@missouri.edu

MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. –  The June meeting of South-Central Dairy Grazers wil begin with a pasture walk at 11 a.m. on June 10 at Denis and Lynn Turner’s farm west of Hartville.  

“Denis had just established several acres of Estancia novel endophyte fescue when we last visited the farm in October of 2015,” said Dr. Ted Probert, dairy specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “These seedlings are up and going, and we will have an opportunity to see how they are faring through the early part of the grazing season.”

A chronic problem on many pasture-based dairies is lane maintenance.  The Turners have made several lane renovations that will be discussed during the tour.

Traditionally the Turners have harvested all forage growth through grazing.  The last couple of years the strategy has changed and now several fields are harvested either as baleage or dry hay during the spring growth flush.

“I think you will find the results of this practice interesting regarding the quality feed stored through baling, the increase in feed harvested and the condition of pastures following harvest of excess growth,” said Probert.

Directions to the Turner’s Farm: Take Hwy 38 west of Hartville about 10 miles. Tour begins at the Turners Special Supply warehouse on the south side of the road.   

Call the Wright County Extension Center at (417) 547-7545 for more information.

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Women in Dairy Workshop June 13 in Mtn. Grove Focuses on Relieving Everyday Stress

Contact: Reagan Bluel, dairy specialist

Headquartered in Barry County

Tel: (417)  847-3161

E-mail: BluelRJ@missouri.edu

MTN. GROVE, Mo. –Schedule the opportunity to lunch and learn at University of Missouri Extension’s “Women in Dairy” program scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 13 at the Missouri State University Fruit Experiment Station, 9740 Red Spring Road, Mountain Grove.

The program is designed to help dairy ladies learn how to best take time for themselves for the betterment of the farm.

“When people’s lives get really busy and stressed, or something traumatic happens, it can affect both physical and mental health” said MU Extension Human Development Specialist Angie Fletcher. “Virtually everyone suffers from stress.”

“The Taking Care of You” program provides practical strategies to help people manage stress in healthy ways so they are better able to take care of themselves and maintain their overall health.

“Women in the dairy industry are amazing jugglers. Whether it is a sick cow, employee problems, or family demands, there’s always something” said Reagan Bluel, dairy specialist with MU Extension.

Whatever the sources of stress in your life University of Missouri Extension delivers a nationally recognized stress-relief program to help you meet your challenges so you can live a healthier life.

MU Extension’s Women in Dairy program is on its debut year.

“We home ladies will be able to take time get off the farm to enjoy a nice lunch this month to learn ways to manage everyday farm stress” said Bluel.

Register by calling the Wright County Extension office at (417) 547-7545. Admission of $10 can be paid at the door.

For more information, contact Reagan Bluel, 417-847-3161 or Ted Probert, 417-547-7545.

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Learn to Grow Plants in Vertical Container & Rain Gutters June 11 at Free Class in Ozark

If gardening space is limited, there are new options for frustrated gardeners. Christian County Master Gardeners will host a free class on vertical gardening and rain gutter gardening Saturday, June 11, at 10 a.m. at the demonstration garden at the Ozark Community Center, 1530 W. Jackson, Ozark.

Margie Wakefield, Master Gardener, will discuss how to build a vertical grow tower out of a plastic barrel. She also will discuss rain gutter gardening, a technique in which rain gutters are capped; hung from ceilings or attached to free-standing structures; and planted with strawberries, herbs, lettuce, succulents, pansies and other annual plants suitable for containers.

Register for this free event at 581-3558.

In addition to its demonstration garden, CCMG:

• Maintains flower gardens in Ozark, Nixa and Clever
• Staffs a gardening hotline, Monday to Friday, 9-12, from mid-March to mid-October at the Extension office
• Hosts free public seminars
• Writes a gardening column in the Christian County Headliner News

Follow Christian County Master Gardeners on Facebook and http://extension.missouri.edu/ccmg or email us at christianmg@missouri.edu.

University of Missouri Extension is committed to providing equity and access to all through the implementation of practices and procedures that ensure compliance with federal laws and university policies and that enhance the Extension's capacity to serve the people of Missouri.

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Vandals Do Over $1,000 in Damages in Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at Springfield Botanical Gardens

$500 Reward for Information Leading to an Arrest

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – During the evening on Sunday, May 29, vandals caused significant damage in the Master Gardener’s Demonstration and Kitchen Garden at the Springfield Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield.

There is a $500 reward pending for anyone providing information that leads to an arrest.

“Right now, we are estimating a total of around $1000 worth of damage,” said Kelly McGowan, horticulture educator with University of Missouri Extension who co-leads the Master Gardener program. “Our Master Gardeners raise funds to equip and maintain that garden and invest thousands of volunteers hours too so we take this very personal.”

Because of the dollar value of the damage done, this would qualify as a felony.

“Our volunteers recently held a plant sale and raised nearly $12,000, but those funds are all budgeted in the next 12 months for the purchase of new plants and to fund public education programs. Additional funds will be needed for these repairs,” said McGowan.

REPORTED DAMAGE

In the demonstration garden, the low tunnel covering was destroyed and plants pulled out. Vandals overturned the work bench and broke the legs. The cold frame was broken and plants removed. The new roof to the shed was damaged, the work table was overturned, and the top broken. Several terra cotta pots were broken and plastic pots crushed, other plants destroyed, and the plant cart was moved to the railroad tracks. 

Master Gardeners Pat DeWitt and Bryan Braley filed a report with city police and the park ranger. Information about the damage has also spread among area volunteers via social media.

“Although vandalism is not a new problem in the Park, this is particularly disturbing because of the amount of damage done.  Our volunteers put in a lot of blood, sweat and tears to make these gardens look beautiful for the public and I struggle to comprehend what motivates people to do things like this,” said Patrick Byers, horticulture specialist with MU Extension and co-leader of the Master Gardeners of Greene County.

GETTING A REWARD

There is a $500 reward made available by the Friends of the Garden and Master Gardeners of Greene County. The reward goes to any person offering information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the vandals.

Report any tips to the Springfield Police Department Crime Stoppers tip line 417-869-8477

GARDEN HISTORY

Master Gardeners of Greene County developed the original demonstration garden in 1994 on land provided by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.

In 2001, the garden was completely reworked and expanded to include a semi-formal turf plot, a 2,300 square foot vegetable garden (produce is donated to the Ozark Food Harvest). The expansion added a native Missouri wildflower section, a mixed border area of trees, perennials and shrubs, and a herb garden divided into culinary, scented, medicinal, and dying herbs.

MASTER GARDENER INFO

The Master Gardener program is a popular statewide volunteer community-service organization administered through University of Missouri Extension. The organization’s goal is to train gardeners who are willing to share their knowledge with others. Master Gardeners become volunteers of University of Missouri Extension and donate hours for community educational projects in horticulture.

Learn more about the Master Gardeners of Greene County online at http://mggreene.org or contact the MU Extension Center in Greene County at 417-874-2963.

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