Margy and Dan Terpstra created and maintain one of the exceptional native-plant yards in the Saint Louis area. In the May/June/July 2016 edition of the Wild Ones JOURNAL, Barbara A. Schmitz, JOURNAL editor, wrote a two-page article on the Terpstra’s yard under the MEMBER YARDS column on page 14 of…
May 4 and 14, 2016 Dawn Weber hosted two yard-tour gatherings in May. Twenty-nine members and five guests enjoyed Dawn’s landscape on May 4. On May 14, attendance was 12. In 2013 Dawn attended her first native-plant landscaping workshop, had a Bring Conservation Home yard assessment, and was chosen the winner of…
By Marcia Myers Blog Editor, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter “OMG, Why didn’t you tell us?” was the reaction by Marsha Gebhardt, President, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter and Fran Glass, Secretary who expressed their delight after seeing Dawn Weber’s meticulously-landscaped, native-plant-filled yard, which was showcased during our…
Have you been at a Wild Ones event and wondered, “Where did everyone get those cool Wild Ones shirts?” Wonder no more! T-shirts can be ordered from the National Wild Ones website. Apparel includes: Bucket hats Eco-conscious caps Denim shirts Logo, ladies, and roots t-shirts Sweatshirts Yesterday’s Lawn Tomorrow’s Habitat…
This is an essential update for anyone planning to attend the yard tour at Dave Tylka’s this Saturday (May 21): Hosted by the SW Illinois Chapter of Wild Ones. Parking at the Tylka’s is exceptionally limited, due to the recent rainfall. A maximum of 8 vehicles can be accommodated at the…
The May edition of The News from Native Plant School contains topics on: St. Louis Native Plant Garden Tour by Marsha Gebhardt Native Plant Focus on Purple Coneflower by Scott Woodbury Garden Tours We are Looking for a few Great Volunteers Native Bees Gardening Tips Eco-regional Planting Guides Native Landscaping…
Many opportunities exist for you to attend upcoming May and June events in the native plant, pollinator, and habitat building community. If you’re looking for information, want to see our mission in action, or would like to connect with other like-minded folks, this list is for you! See the sponsoring organizations’…
By Dawn Weber Board Member-at-Large Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter The most recent photography tip was about keeping the photographer and camera still while shooting, which is very important, but what if it’s the subject that is moving? Mother Nature blesses me with lots of good things in the…
By Marilyn Chryst Board Member-at-Large Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter [Show thumbnails] Thirty-two fantastic Wild Ones volunteers helped in our booth at this year’s Shaw Nature Reserve Spring Wildflower Market. From May 4 through May 7, they gave their time, energy, and knowledge to make it another successful year. The volunteer efforts included:…
By Anne Grossmann Volunteer, Visitor Services and Community Relations Manager Forest Park Forever With three major ongoing habitat restoration projects, the Nature Reserve Team will be busy planting 19,000 native plugs on May 13, 17, and 20. Due to the sheer number of plants, these three extra days have been opened up to amazing…
