ST. LOUIS — A nearly 300-mile long butterfly conservation corridor following the route of Missouri’s Highway 13 will connect what are currently fragmented habitats into an expansive pollinator haven. Community interest group Hamilton County Alliance is behind the project in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Conservation and several other state and federal stakeholders.
After being put on pause during the Covid-19 pandemic, the project is picking up traction again and is almost finished with its initial stage, which consists of identifying community partners and defining their roles and responsibilities. Community partners agreeing to act as destination stops along the route include the Springfield Botanical Gardens and the Branson Butterfly Palace.
There are five more phases of the project yet to be completed…