Butterflies and Beetles Share the Willows at Cardinal Valley

This season at Webb City’s Cardinal Valley, willows are buzzing with life! Butterflies and beetles gather to sip the sweet willow sap, a simple reminder of how connected all creatures are when habitats stay healthy.

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Spring Awakening at Cardinal Valley has brought a special surprise—migratory sandpipers have returned! These graceful travelers remind us that renewal is in the air and that nature’s rhythm never stops. #SpringMigration #BirdWatching #CardinalValley #GreaterYellowlegs

🔥 Tis the season! Restoring balance at Cardinal Valley w/ controlled burns. This vital practice clears dead vegetation, promotes new growth, & improves habitats for wildlife. A step toward a stronger, more resilient landscape. #ControlledBurning #EcosystemRestoration #CardinalValley #WildlifeHabitat

✨ A winter feast! A flock of Cedar Waxwings visits Cardinal Valley, feasting on berries that fuel their journey. These nomadic beauties rely on healthy habitats to find food through the seasons. Restoring native plants means more wildlife thriving. #CedarWaxwing #HabitatMatters #CardinalValley

🩵🧡 A comeback story! A pair of Eastern Bluebirds feast on sumac at Cardinal Valley. 2021’s deep freeze devastated their numbers, but native food like sumac helps them bounce back. Healthy ecosystems provide food, shelter & resilience for wildlife. #EasternBluebird #HabitatMatters #CardinalValley