As a Christian community rooted in a particular place, we at St. Francis’ Episcopal Church believe that our campus should reflect our understanding of God, our neighbors and our work in the world.
To help achieve that goal, St. Francis launched the Prairie Project in the fall of 2024. Working with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Quail Forever, we are reclaiming one-quarter acre of land surrounding our Memorial Garden for prairie use.
The Prairie Project allows us to:
- Emulate St. Francis, the patron saint of creation, by returning a portion of our land to its natural state.
- Offer unique learning opportunities to our local schools, library and childcare centers.
- Provide a reflective place, immersed in nature, for those visiting our Memorial Garden.
- Wisely apply our financial resources:
– Total project cost is $2,400, half of which will be paid through a MDC grant
– Labor to implement prairie will be donated through Quail Forever.
– Once established, maintenance costs are minimal and less than lawn maintenance.
You can participate in our Prairie Project by:
- Join a prairie-related programming in the coming year:
– Forum in Winter 2025
– Prairie Walk in Summer 2025
– Creation Care liturgy series in Fall 2025
– Planting Day in Winter 2026 - Donate to our prairie fund:
– Drop cash in the offering plate, with “Prairie Fund” on the memo line
– Click here to make an online gift - Plant a pollinator garden at your home
– Download a flyer with instructions
Contact the church office if you would like to learn more or get involved with our Prairie Project.
