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Author Archives: Susan Atteberry Smith

Susan Atteberry Smith is a Dallas County native, a former college writing instructor and a former Springfield News-Leader reporter. Smith writes freelance pieces for several publications, including Missouri Life Magazine, Biz 417 and Missouri State University alumni publications.

Posted inOutdoors & Recreation

Don’t miss the monarchs Saturday at Nathanael Greene Park

by Susan Atteberry Smith September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

When citizen scientists gather near the Roston Native Butterfly House to tag and release monarchs, they’ll contribute to a database at Monarch Watch.

Posted inOutdoors & Recreation

Coexisting with bats, the world’s only true flying mammal

by Susan Atteberry Smith August 16, 2023August 16, 2023
Posted inOutdoors & Recreation

Butterfly Festival celebrates No. 1 attraction at Springfield gardens

by Susan Atteberry Smith June 22, 2023June 28, 2023
Wildflowers grow in the front yard of a white house.
Posted inEnvironment

‘Alternative lawns’ better Springfield’s landscape, enrich neighborhoods

by Susan Atteberry Smith June 8, 2023June 7, 2023
Pipevine plant
Posted inOutdoors & Recreation

Gardening with native plants: Missouri color in your yard

by Susan Atteberry Smith May 12, 2023May 12, 2023
A silver metal tap sticks out of a black walnut tree
Posted inSpringfield Culture

Got a black walnut tree? You can make syrup. Here’s how to start tree sugaring

by Susan Atteberry Smith February 21, 2023February 21, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

Springfield’s got a new crop of urban farmers: Millennials and Gen-Zers rise up

by Susan Atteberry Smith August 31, 2022September 22, 2022
Posted inSpringfield Culture

Springfield’s community gardens offer healing, friendship and fresh food

by Susan Atteberry Smith June 27, 2022June 27, 2022
Deanna Haworth works to get rid of weeds in the garden
Posted inSpringfield Culture

Beyond flowers and vegetables, master gardeners leave a legacy

by Susan Atteberry Smith April 28, 2022April 29, 2022
Posted inSpringfield Culture

It’s April. Springfield’s farmers markets are about to bloom

by Susan Atteberry Smith April 1, 2022September 9, 2022

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