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Jackson County’s Sunflower Sanctuary | Kansas City News
Jackson County just unveiled a jaw-dropping 1.5-acre sunflower field in Fleming Park, where six-foot-tall blooms paint the landscape in vibrant yellow — a free, wildlife-friendly buffet for birds, squirrels, deer, and raccoons. Inspired by Missouri’s conservation success, this new initiative blends beauty with purpose, offering locals a serene escape while boosting biodiversity. As August rolls in, the sunflowers will dry and scatter seeds, sustaining animals long after the show-stopping blooms fade — and the county’s already planning to make it an annual tradition. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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