One of the best ways to learn about native plant gardening is to volunteer in a native plant-related activity. In 2020-2021, due to COVID, there have been few Wild Ones St. Louis volunteer opportunities; few tabling events, few grant requests from schools and other non-profits. The good news is that…
Submitted by Cathy Pickard Member, Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter St. Louis Wild Ones lost a dear friend when Ed Schmidt passed away in 2019. In recognition of his many years of service to the Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter, members, colleagues and friends contributed money for the purchase of…
This post is part of a series highlighting our chapter members who are professional landscapers Not everyone who advocates for native plants started out that way. Felicia Brundick, owner of Meramec Native Landscapes LLC, found her calling “through the back door.” In 2008, with a newly minted degree in secondary…
The following information was sent to members via the May Member e-Newsletter We want to keep your data secure! Chapters may no longer take membership dues payments or national donations on behalf of members. This is to ensure that your payment and personal information remains secure and to process…
Event: St. Louis Native Plant Garden Tour When: Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Where: 9 locations in Kirkwood, Sunset Hills, Glendale and Crestwood Registration is required and available online only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/NPT2021 Cost: $15.00 A limited number of tickets will be sold, so…
This post is part of a series highlighting our chapter members who are professional landscapers Robert May In Horto Landscape Design LLC inhortostl.com Services: Design, consultation, and in-person garden coaching Robert May is associated with not one, but two landscape design companies: Pretty City Gardens and Landscapes (for clients east…
This post is part of a series highlighting our chapter members who are professional landscapers Susie Van de Riet St. Louis Native Plants LLC stlnativeplants@gmail.com Services: Consultation, design, coaching, education Susie Van de Riet is a Professional/Business member of Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter and of GrowNative!. Planning purposefully for…
intro by Marsha Gebhardt President, Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter One of the best things about being a member of Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter is the knowledge and enthusiasm we get from each other at our various events. But sometimes we need, or just want more in-depth help. …
We’ve been alerted to 2 special Earth Day events that may be of interest _______________________________ Jean Ponzi, one of our newest Wild Ones St. Louis members, alerts us to this interesting virtual presentation: Homegrown National Park: St. Louis’ Native Plant Movement Thursday April 22 – Earth Day! from…
By Jean Ponzi Bug Spray Kills Bugs. Most people don’t realize this is the hard biological fact. Pest control ads touting use of “eco-products” perpetuate assumptions that aerial sprayed chemicals only target insect “pests.” As advocates for native plants and insects, we have the knowledge and the will to educate…
