By Bill and Linda Bennett We hope to start a Wild Ones chapter in the Arcadia area. In order to generate interest, we are planning a Native Plant and Pollinators workshop on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Grow Native! is assisting with the planning process and Betty Struckhoff has agreed to be…
The Tupelo chapter of Wild Ones recently formed near Murphysboro, Carbondale and Carterville in southern Illinois. It’s short notice, but they have a meeting tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 28. Visit their Facebook page for more information. That means there are now four chapters within driving distance of St. Louis (click any…
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!
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:…
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…
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 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…
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…
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….
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!
