Welcome to Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter; an inspiring and growing community of native plant gardeners. We are one of the largest and most active of the 50+ chapters in the National Wild Ones organization. Since 1998, our chapter has actively pursued the mission of encouraging landscaping with native plants in residential, business and public landscapes.
Adding native plants to our gardens has become increasingly urgent because, as more land is developed for housing and businesses, the environmental web of life has become ever more fragmented. Butterflies, birds, bees and other wildlife have a harder time finding the plants they depend on for food, shelter, and raising their young. Gardens with native plants help to fill this need.
The primary goal of the Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter is to educate and support homeowners as they learn and develop their own native landscapes.
We do this through:
- Monthly Gatherings, open to members only during COVID
- Grants for native plants, to schools and other non-profit organizations
- Information provided by our members at the many events throughout the St. Louis region and through Blog Posts
- Collaboration with other regional organizations to provide educational events such as the annual St. Louis Native Plant Garden Tour and the Partners for Native Landscaping Workshop
- Annual plant sale which serves as our primary fundraiser while supporting native plant gardeners
Stay informed of our chapter happenings by subscribing to the monthly Gathering Reminders and blog updates. You will find kindred fellows, excited to learn from and share tips with others who are on this exciting and meaningful native plant gardening adventure.
