Kemper Foundation Grant completes Coyne Prairie Acquisition
The Missouri Prairie Foundation was awarded a $25,000 Challenge Grant by the William T. Kemper Foundation of St. Louis. Coyne Prairie, which serves as the background for our website, is one of the best examples of tallgrass prairie in North America. MPF acquired the property in June 2006 for $98,000. Thanks to the generous Kemper Foundation grant, matching funds from the Edward K. Love Foundation and the contributions of our members, the Coyne Prairie acquisition project is now complete. Thank you.
Norcross Foundation and National Wild Turkey Federation grants support MPF's Prairie Management Program
Recent grants from the Norcross Wildlife Foundation and the National Wild Turkey Federation's Superfund program will allow MPF to acquire new prairie management equipment for our Prairie Operations Manager Richard Datema. This spring, MPF will purchase a new ATV for Richard and is considering other equipment, such as a seed spreader for small acreage restoration projects and a spray rig for help with invasive species treatment or prescribed burns.