Healthy Watersheds and Healthy Communities: Why Native Plant Rainscaping is important to local rivers and streams Presented by: David Wilson David retired after a career in environmental education and planning. The last 15 years of his career were spent at East-West Gateway Council of Governments where he led efforts in regional watershed planning…
Adopting Responsible Lighting for Healthier Plants and Ecosystems Presented by: Don Ficken, a Missouri Master Naturalist and Founder of DarkSky Missouri and Lights Out Heartland Don’s presentation provided information on how to balance artificial outdoor lighting which affects wildlife and plants with safety concerns. The mission of DarkSky Missouri is to raise awareness about light…
In addition to all of the great native plants available at our local nurseries, there are several shopping opportunities this spring. Be sure to check the individual sale website for additional important info and for any date or time changes. Partners for Native Landscaping plant sale Apr 5th from 8:15…
by Erin Goss, Wild Ones Member and Chairperson, Landscape Challenge Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 St. Louis Wild Ones Landscape Challenge, Linda and Buzz Jelinek! Their yard in Kirkwood was chosen from 26 applicants and features a small front yard perfect for adding a native landscape. Linda was…
The Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter mentorship program helps members build community and share experience, information, and enthusiasm about growing native plants. Mentorship is a one-year commitment starting in early spring; each mentorship circle is made up of a mentor and 1-3 mentees who all live or garden relatively close to one another. All current members are…
For many years, Linda Bennett served on the Board of Directors of the Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter. After she and her husband moved to Iron County in 2018, she organized the first meeting of the Southeast Missouri Chapter of the national Wild Ones organization. Serving as the first President…
The Partners for Native Landscaping (PNL) comes together each year to present programs with the goal of inspiring and helping individuals create gardens that are not only beautiful but are also habitats for native wildlife. Wild Ones St. Louis is a proud member of the PNL organization. Webinar Series Registration…
In 2024 the Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter, along with our two sister chapters, continued to make important impacts in the St. Louis region, thus furthering the Wild Ones mission of Connecting people and native plants for a healthy planet. Membership Wild Ones membership continues to grow, locally and nationally….
Wild Ones Garden Gathering Highlights Seed Exchange & Annual Meeting Wednesday November 6, 2024 Brentwood Community Center 83 attendees! Thanks to Donna Short for her photos and summary Wild Ones St Louis members gathered at the annual seed exchange to celebrate their 2024 garden accomplishments, plan for their gardens’ future,…
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…
