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…
By Kathy Bildner Member, Wild Ones – St. Louis Chapter I hope you have blazing stars (Liatris) flowering in your yard. They are a wonderful addition to the native flower landscape. There is a type of Liatris for dry or wet locations and sunny to partial shade, so everyone needs to have…
Saturday, June 9 Bellefontaine Cemetery The weather couldn’t have been better and the setting was the best! Forty members (+ two children) and 16 guests attended our tour. Bellefontaine Cemetery was established in 1849 as a country cemetery. Its 314 acres are host to an international variety of meticulously cared-for…
Calling All Wild Ones Photographers! Share the beauty of native plants and scenery by entering the Wild Ones 2018 Photo Contest. The contest, open to Wild Ones members only, has 6 categories: flora, scenery, pollinators, natural landscapes, children, and Wild Ones mission-related projects. Children are eligible! Do you have a child…
