Due to shelter in place rules, many of us are now spending more time at home, and more time in our landscapes. From discussions that we’ve had with several members, it is clear that each of us, having our very own “Homegrown National Park“, is a blessing right now! Being…
We know you’ve been wondering about the status of the 2020 SNR Spring Wildflower Market that takes place over Mother’s day weekend, so here it is… The 2020 sale will NOT be held Mother’s Day weekend May 8th and 9th as planned. That said, it is considered to be postponed,…
By Sue Leahy Board Member at Large and Outreach Coordinator This is just a reminder to get your application in by April 15th for the 2020 Landscape Challenge. You must have had a Bring Conservation Home visit prior to December 2019 to be eligible. Please visit our Landscape Challenge page…
by Marsha Gebhardt President, Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter The Wild Ones St. Louis Board had been closely monitoring the evolving situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) across the St. Louis metropolitan area and the nation. A week ago this post would have included specific cancellations. Now, after the 30-day…
Wild Ones St Louis Chapter Monthly Gathering Highlights 11 Mar 2020 Brentwood Community Center Attendance: 51 members and 19 guests. Chapter President, Marsha Gebhardt opened the meeting and asked for a show of hands of those who attended the Partners for Native Landscaping Workshop the previous weekend. She mentioned that…
Wild Ones Gathering 12 February 2020 Brentwood Community Center Attendance: 59 members + 3 children and 15 Guests Marsha opened the meeting talking about our all-volunteer chapter and how we all contribute time and effort, money to our mission: Healing the Earth one yard at a time! She then welcomed…
by Besa Schweitzer Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter member Originally published on Mar 4, 2018 on Besa’s blog Besa Grows Wild Republished here with Besa’s permission The Star of Bethlehem wins March’s least favorite plant of the month award. I first saw the Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum ) at…
by Marsha Gebhardt President, Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter has been hearing from some members who are very involved in the pleasures and purposes of native plant landscaping. They want us to share information about relevant events that are coming up in March. For…
It’s time to submit your application for the 2020 Landscape Challenge The Landscape Challenge is sponsored by Wild Ones, Grow Native! and Shaw Nature Reserve. The winning homeowner(s) will receive a front-yard garden with up to $500 worth of plants, designed by a professional landscape designer, and planted by Wild…
Wild Ones Monthly Gathering 15 January 2020 Brentwood Community Center Attendance: 63 Members and 55 guests The meeting was opened by our President Marsha Gebhardt. Members and visitors were welcomed and recognized. She immediately went on to introduce our speaker for the night, James Faupel. He is a member of…
