Jo Alwood speaking at the February gathering
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Our first gathering of 2018 attracted 53 members and 17 guests at The Heights community center of Richmond Heights. Vice President James Faupel welcomed all.
Program
Jo Alwood presented her videos, Habitats that Attracts Wildlife.
Jo is a local photographer and videographer and has made more than 100 short movies on the routines and habits of critters in and around our native plant gardens. She shared some of her favorites.
All of Jo’s movies can be seen on her YouTube channel: Jo Alwood.
Her short (1-5 minute) movies are narrated, set to music, and produced to inform and entertain. Dragonflies: Sex and Death won an Award of Recognition in the Best Shorts Competition/2015. Its sequel is Dragonflies: the Most Lethal Predator.
Vice President James Faupel introducing Jo Alwood at the February Gathering
Read more about Jo and her hobby on Bring Conservation Home’s blog at:
Local wildlife stars in mini-documentaries by Jo Alwood Pt 1 and
Local wildlife stars in mini-documentaries by Jo Alwood Pt 2
James Faupel made the following Announcements:
Donation from Richmond Heights Garden Club
The Richmond Heights Garden Club gave us a generous $100 donation.
20th Anniversary of Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter: Raffle Items
2018 is our Chapter’s 20th anniversary. We will raffle items at each of our 2018 gatherings. The February 14 raffle items were a soil knife with leather sheath, and a copy of the book The Living Landscape by Rick Darke and Doug Tallamy. Winners were Pat Lyon and Marlene Becker.
20th Anniversary Commemorative T-shirts
The last day to order was Sunday, February 25.
This year 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter. In recognition of this milestone, we have developed a t-shirt.
Marlene Becker won The Living Landscape and Pat Lyon won the soil knife.
These shirts are printed on a nice heavyweight cotton in a natural color, and the cost is only $10.00.
Pay by cash or check when you pick up your shirt(s) at any Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter event starting with our Wednesday, March 14 meeting.
Landscape Challenge
The 2018 Landscape Challenge will be open only to Wild Ones members, those who were members as of Dec. 31, 2017. Details and an application will be posted on our website soon.
Volunteer Opportunities
We participated in a successful Preseason Gardening Expo at Rolling Ridge Nursery on February 10.
Upcoming volunteer opportunities are posted on our website’s Dig In! page under Wild Ones Volunteer Activities.
Hometown Habitat Screening
Update: This event is SOLD OUT.
Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter is partnering with St. Louis Audubon, St. Louis Zoo, and Greenscape Gardens to present an interactive screening event with the film, Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home featuring Doug Tallamy. This film was directed by Catherine Zimmerman, a filmmaker who focuses on education and environmental issues.
Partners for Native Landscaping Workshop
Registration is open for the 2018 Partners for Native Landscaping Workshop.
Date and time: Saturday, March 31, 2018
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
For more info and the link to the registration page see:
Registration open – 2018 Partners for Native Landscaping workshop
Questions from gathering attendees
Next Gathering
Our next gathering is on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Kyle Cheesborough, Bellefontaine Cemetery staff horticulturalist, will speak on Native Trees, Selection & Care.
The April gathering is a yard tour at the home of Vice President James Faupel on Wednesday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. or choose Saturday, April 14 at 9:30 a.m.
Note: April 11 is the second Wednesday of the month.
Recorded by: Fran Glass, Secretary
Photos by: Marcia Myers, Blog Editor
Gathering attendees listening to Jo Alwood and watching her presentation
How do I know where to go to do the yard tour in April?
You can find the location of the April gathering in the calendar event:
https://stlwildones.org/calendar/wild-ones-monthly-gathering-apr112018/
We hope to see you there!