On Sunday, May 22, several Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter members traveled south on Interstate 55 to attend the Edgar W. Schmidt Sand Prairie dedication. In June 2021, the Missouri Prairie Foundation purchased a 55-acre original prairie remnant near Benton, Missouri. The prairie contains both sand prairie and…
by Marsha Gebhardt President, Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter has lost a dear and long-time member; someone significant to the native plant and biodiversity movement in the St. Louis region. Ed Schmidt died Sunday, October 27, after being in hospice at his home for several…
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. …
By Betty Struckhoff Member, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter We have lost a wonderful member and friend with the passing of Joe Williamson. His was a life of meaningful work and community involvement, particularly in encouraging landscaping with native plants. My first encounter with Joe and his wife, Janet, was…
