Summer in KC is a joyous time - the sun is shining, the fountains are flowing and the pools are packed. Unfortunately, summer also means hot temperatures and high humidity that seem to be breaking records year after year. In August 2023, the heat index soared to 121 degrees in…
Every year, typically in June, adult Japanese beetles (Papillia japonica) begin to emerge across our region. During this time, you’ll likely notice significant feeding damage from these pesky beetles. We field a lot of questions and concerns about the Japanese Beetle each year, so we thought we’d write up a…
Endangered Species Day is observed annually across the planet on the third Friday in May. The day serves to recognize the Endangered Species Act, one of the most far-reaching conservation laws in the United States and beyond, and all the organisms that it supports. The Endangered Species Act, a federal…
