by Erin Goss, Chapter member and Native Plant Initiative Coordinator for Shaw Nature Reserve Autumn is a terrific time to explore nature: Deciduous tree and shrub leaves turn their spirited colors, late-blooming species like aster, goldenrod, and dittany mix purples and yellows and whites in a brilliant demonstration of color…
by Brenda Adams, Board Member and Chairperson of the Program Committee Want to take a walk and see the beautiful wildflowers that are native to Missouri in their natural habitat? Looking for someone to go with? In 2024, our chapter began offering outings to parks and natural areas around…
post by Donna Short, Chapter member and volunteer Wild Ones Garden Gathering Highlights National Museum of Transportation Saturday Oct 12 The last outdoor gathering of 2024 was at the National Museum of Transportation – St. Louis. In 2007, native landscaping enthusiasts in the St. Louis area began developing a wealth of…
Wild Ones St. Louis Membership, The nominating committee asks you, our members, to elect our incumbent President, Marsha Gebhardt, and Secretary, Laura Yates once again, who have faithfully and professionally served us and will continue to lead in connecting people and native plants for a healthy planet. In addition, members will…
by Erin Goss, Chairperson, Landscape Challenge Committee The Landscape Challenge is sponsored by Wild Ones and Grow Native!. The winner will receive a front-yard garden with up to $600 worth of plants, designed by a professional landscape designer, and planted by Wild Ones volunteers. The approximate planting area will be…
by Erin Goss, Chairperson, Landscape Challenge Committee On the morning of Sunday, May 19, 2024, Wild Ones volunteers alongside native garden designer, Maureen Keaveny, planted the winning St. Louis Wild One’s 2024 Landscape Challenge Garden. Winning homeowners, John and Megan Grothman, have been actively engaged in honeysuckled removal and encouraging…
post by Donna Short, Chapter member and volunteer Wild Ones Garden Gathering Highlights Home of Penny Holtzmann Wednesday Sep 11 & Saturday Sep 14 We visited the home of a Wild Ones St. Louis Keystone Member to explore her native plant garden and see how it has evolved in the…
by Erin Goss, Chapter member and Native Plant Initiative Coordinator for Shaw Nature Reserve In August, we were joined by Conservation Ecologist, Shannon Callahan, with Bring Conservation Home, who shared with the class the importance of planting with the prospect of drought in mind. Many remember the summer of 2012…
by Renee’ Benage, Plant Sale Chairperson and Membership Chairperson During the 2024 native plant sale at Shaw Nature Reserve, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter sold 1,657 Missouri native wildflowers, vines and shrubs to Spring Wildflower Market shoppers that were eager to learn about and purchase native plants. Some folks…
Partnering with Grow Native! is a natural fit for Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter because both organizations avidly promote landscaping with native plants. The formal collaboration between the Wild Ones St. Louis chapter and Grow Native! started in 2017 when we began to financially contribute as a Professional Member. For…
