Announcing our 2017 Gathering Schedule

Hello native plant enthusiasts. We are excited to announce this year’s calendar, which lists our monthly gatherings and other related events for 2017. For your convenience, the gathering schedule is listed below. However, please refer to the calendar before attending an event as it may be updated or changed. Date: Wednesday, February…

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Bellefontaine Cemetery’s native plant projects

By Marcia K. Myers Blog Editor, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter With a mostly clear, sunny sky and an unusually warm 72 degree day on Saturday, January 21, about 32 attendees stood near a persimmon tree (Diospyros virginiana) listening to Kyle Cheesborough, ISA certified arborist and the horticulture supervisor for…

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From our president: 2016 year in review

By Marsha Gebhardt President, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter From an editorial review of The Little Hummingbird by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas on Amazon from School Library Journal: “Based on a South American indigenous story, The Little Hummingbird tells of a forest fire that causes the animals to flee for…

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In memoriam: Sharon Pedersen – service on Saturday Jan. 28

After a long illness, Sharon Pedersen died peacefully on January 15, according to her daughter Liz Kampschroeder. From CaringBridge, Sharon was first diagnosed with leukemia in May of 2014. After reviewing the side effects of the treatment options, she decided not to seek treatment and wasn’t expected to live more than a year. …

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SOLD OUT January 21 tour opportunity at Bellefontaine Cemetery

Event of interest: “Bellefontaine Cemetery and the Missouri Prairie Foundation are offering a free tour, open to the public, of the native plant projects underway at the beautiful, history Bellefontaine Cemetery. Bellefontaine Cemetery Horticulture Supervisor Kyle Cheesborough will be our guide for this driving and walking tour of several exciting projects at Bellefontaine,…

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