by Dawn Weber Vice President, Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter The Wild Ones St. Louis Board has been closely monitoring the evolving situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) across the St. Louis metropolitan area and the nation. In light of the continuing shelter-in-place orders, we have cancelled our May gatherings that were…
We have news about the Shaw Nature Reserve Spring Wildflower Market! Shaw Nature Reserve will be holding a Plant Pick-Up at the end of May. You will be able to pre-order starting on Saturday, May 9th. See info below, but be sure to check the event web page for the…
We hope that you saw the coverage about native plants and rain gardens in the local St. Louis media but we want to be SURE. It is very encouraging to see our mission in mainstream publications, reaching more readers. Be sure to spread the news to your friends and family…
by Savannah Furman Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter member Editor’s note: Our April gatherings were scheduled to visit the Pang landscape, so we’re having a short virtual visit. We hope to be able to visit this landscape at a gathering in the future. Susan and Kei Pang have always…
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…
