STL local discovers like-minded Hawaiians
Greetings from Diana Oleskevich After seeing this sign in Hawaii, I could not help but think of all of you native plant lovers in St. Louis. Sending you happy plants energy!
Learn about bee conservation – Nov. 5
The decline of bee populations concerns native plant gardeners who know how important bees are for pollination. The 2015 Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum is presenting “Conservation of the Bees”. Topics will address the population decline, behaviors, environmental impacts, and conservation of bee populations across the globe. Speakers include:…
Honeysuckle removal at Forest Park – Nov. 7
By Peter VanLinn What: Forest Park Forever honeysuckle removal and preparations for the Kennedy Forest Restoration Project When: Saturday, November 7 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Who: Individuals, small volunteer groups and families with children over the age of 12. Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by…
St. Louis Audubon fall stewardship projects
By Mitch Leachman We had another fantastic year made possible by thousands of hours of service given by hundreds of volunteers just like you! We’re better off because of your service and hope to see you again this fall for one of these projects! Saturday, October 17th at Creve Coeur…
September meeting minutes
September 2 and 5, 2015 Susan Orr hosted two yard tour gatherings this month. A total of 33 members and 6 guests attended. Susan’s yard is currently Silver Certified by St. Louis Audubon’s Bring Conservation Home program. However, the certification will be upgraded to Gold when she eliminates her property’s…
EAB now in St. Louis County
By Marcia Myers Not surprisingly, officials confirmed that the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) resides in St. Louis County. Previously, the beetle was found in St. Charles County and the City of St. Louis. As time goes by, the beetles are expected to kill all untreated ash trees in the infested…
Landscape Challenge completed in record time
By Marcia Myers Weather conditions were perfect for the Landscape Challenge 2015 planting, with just enough previous rain to make the ground easy to dig and an early morning temperature in the 50’s on a sunny day. As volunteers arrived, designer Jeanne Cablish placed native plants from Missouri Wildflowers Nursery in the designated locations….
Congrats Dawn Weber on photo win
Member Dawn Weber’s photo of wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) guttation, titled “Under Pressure” won “People’s Choice” for the Wild Ones 2015 photo contest. Her awesome photo is featured for April in the Wild Ones 2016 Calendar. Congratulations Dawn!
Saving the Migration
This video includes Carol Davit of the Missouri Prairie Foundation, and a brief shot of the Missouri Wildflowers Nursery. Click the icon in the bottom-right corner to open it in full-screen mode.
Artist Megan Singleton makes papermaking with native plants look easy
By Kathy Bildner and Peggy Whetzel; photos by Kathy Bildner With a generous dose of materials, expertise and patience, Megan Singleton led a free papermaking workshop in the McKinley Meadows garden at 2257 Missouri Street on Saturday, August 22. You may recall the day as one where outdoor events might…
