Looking for more information about using native plants in your landscape? The Fine Gardening Symposium, as part of Shaw Nature Reserve’s Native Plant School, will focus on planting design, plant selection, installation and maintenance methods for optimal owner, community, and wildlife success and satisfaction. Dates and times: Friday, October 19…
By Marsha Gebhardt President, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter The Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter’s new Speakers Bureau is off to a running start. This year, 24 talks have been scheduled, reaching almost 300 people, under the oversite of James Faupel. The purpose is to support our mission of exploring,…
We’ve received the following request for Monarch tags from Bailie Kleekamp, Instructor at Shaw Nature Reserve: We are tagging monarchs like crazy here at Shaw Nature Reserve! We just went to order more tags today and they are SOLD OUT. Wow! So happy to see that this program is doing so…
By James Faupel Vice President, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter The 2018 Landscape Challenge planting day is almost here, and we need volunteers to come help install the plants. In honor of our chapter’s 20th anniversary, we decided that this year’s candidate pool would be our current members. This…
By Dawn Weber Member-at-Large, Plant Sale Chairperson, and Chairperson, Technology Committee, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter During the 2018 Mother’s Day weekend, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter sold 2,406 Missouri native wildflowers and shrubs to Spring Wildflower Market shoppers that were eager to learn about and purchase native plants. Some…
By James Faupel Vice President, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter Saturday, August 4th was the Missouri Prairie Foundation’s dinner. I attended the event, as well as Dr. Trager and his wife. During the announcements portion of the dinner, the winners of this year’s various MPF awards were made public….
Updated 9/13: This year’s seedling order is closed. You may still order seedlings directly from the MDC in bundles of 10/25. Original Post: The 2018-2019 Wild Ones Seedling Order is here! Members of Wild Ones are invited participate in our group seedling order, which provides the opportunity to order less than…
On July 11 and 14, Prem Barton opened her 1.3 acre yard for Wild One members and guests. She began her amazing yard transformation in 2012-2013. Her first task was to cut down all the honeysuckle that had surrounded most of her property. As we walked around her beautiful yard,…
By Marsha Gebhardt President, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter On Thursday, August 30th, 2018 there will be another opportunity to view the inspiring video, Hometown Habitat, Stories of Bringing Nature Home! Many of us were excited to attend a similar viewing event at the Zoo in March. There is…
By Marypat Ehlmann Board Member-at-Large and Volunteer Coordinator, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter “Have you heard about Wild Ones?” This is a common opening question used by Wild One members who volunteer their time at our informational table at area events. We are again getting into our “busy season” with…
