by Magnificent Missouri | Jan 28, 2015 | uncategorized
This Columbia Tribune article highlights the new artwork you can see along the Katy Trail, displayed in huge banners on the sides of a concrete grain silo and a grain elevator. The article explains the role the Katy Land Trust played in this development and quotes our...
by Magnificent Missouri | Jan 27, 2015 | uncategorized
Listen to Dan Burkhardt on St. Louis Public Radio as he inspires St. Louisans to leave their urban island and explore the beautiful countryside that surrounds the city – including wildlife, vineyards, rivers and yes, the Katy Trail.
by Magnificent Missouri | Jan 26, 2015 | uncategorized
Dan and Connie Burkhardt were awarded the 2013 State Trail Advocacy Award for the state of Missouri. This award is given in honor of their work with the Katy Land Trust and their on-going efforts to protect the scenic and rural landscape along the Katy Trail. Click...
by Magnificent Missouri | Jan 25, 2015 | uncategorized
The Missouri Century Farms program – a joint effort of the University of Missouri and the Missouri Farm Bureau – recently released “Missouri’s Historic Farms”. This is the first book ever published that honors the families and farms that comprise this unique group....
by Magnificent Missouri | Jan 24, 2015 | uncategorized
The Schwerdt farmstead, a beautiful overlook to the Bethlehem Valley, narrowly avoided becoming a subdivision with manmade lakefront property. Thanks to the vision and dedication of the Schwerdts, the Begemanns, the Hellebusch families and all subsequent owners and...
by Magnificent Missouri | Jan 23, 2015 | uncategorized
Jefferson County is home to Missouri’s newest state park. The late Don Robinson, a conservation-minded Missourian, donated 843 acres to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. This land showcases Missouri’s beautiful countryside and will now be...
