Table for Wild Ones – April 2018 opportunities

By Marypat Ehlmann Volunteer Chairperson, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter In April we officially celebrate Earth Day. Hopefully though, like me, you celebrate the natural beauty of our planet Earth frequently. Wild Ones invites you to step up to our table and volunteer at one of these events which…

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February 2018 Gathering Highlights

Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Our first gathering of 2018 attracted 53 members and 17 guests at The Heights community center of Richmond Heights. Vice President James Faupel welcomed all. Program Jo Alwood presented her videos, Habitats that Attracts Wildlife. Jo is a local photographer and videographer and has made more…

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How to reclaim your yard from star of Bethlehem

By Besa Schweitzer Member, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter My least favorite plant this month: The Star of Bethlehem wins March’s least favorite plant of the month award. I first saw the Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum) at the Russell E. Emmenegger Nature Park on a trip to look…

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March and April 2018 native plant events

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Gateway Green Industry Conference Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cost: Walk-in registration is $85.00. Location: Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL Session I: Perennial Stars on the Horizon – Martha Smith Underutilized Native Trees for Landscaping – Chris Evans Session II: Fifty Shapes of Shade – Martha…

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Announcing our 2018 Gathering Schedule

By Marcia Myers Blog Editor, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter This year’s native plant season has begun! At our February 14 gathering, Jo Alwood talked about courting and mating in the animal world through some of her wonderful videos, which you can watch on the Jo Alwood YouTube Channel….

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Last Call for 20th Anniversary T-Shirts

By Sue Leahy Member-at-Large and Chairperson, PR and Marketing Committee including Nametags Update: T-shirt sales are now CLOSED The last day to order was Sunday, February 25th – ordering will close at 7 PM.  The year 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter. In recognition of this milestone, we…

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