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…
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 Alan Hopefl The Kirkwood Parks Department has made significant progress removing bush honeysuckle from Emmenegger Nature Park, but there’s still more to do and they’d like your help. What: Bush honeysuckle removal When: Saturday, May 2nd, 9 AM to noon Where: Emmenegger Nature Park, 11991 Stoneywood Dr, 63122 (Google…
By Mitch Leachman, Executive Director St. Louis Audubon Society On a cool, overcast March 14th, 20 volunteers met at the Creve Coeur Lakehouse at Creve Coeur Park for the first official workday and milestone of the Mallard Lake Prairie Project. The group included Wild Ones and St. Louis Audubon volunteers,…
Late last year St. Louis Wild Ones agreed to be listed as a partner on St. Louis Audubon’s application for a Missouri Department of Conservation Community Conservation Grant for a project in Creve Coeur Park. In November, Audubon received word that the project had been selected for funding to the sum…
Here’s an interesting use of invasive honeysuckle. Local artist Martha Younkin used it to make art and other goods. The exhibit at Maryville University, which begins next weekend, is designed to raise awareness about the invasive species and the importance of protecting diversity. There are a couple of special events next weekend…
By Ed Schmidt Squaw weed, also known as round-leaved ragwort, has beautiful yellow flowers in the spring, and the leaves make an attractive ground cover. It thrives in shade, and tolerates fairly dry conditions. On the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Plantfinder, it gets 4 stars. Originally designated as Senecio obovatus, the…
By Kathryn Jepsen A free, informative field day for land managers, land owners and other resource professionals interested in woodland restoration. See first-hand what Missouri Master Naturalists, St. Charles County Parks and Recreation, and their partners are doing to restore the county’s woodland and prairie communities. Learn about the resources…
By Nellie Brown In the past few months, several news outlets have suggested that this winter’s frigid arctic blasts (also known as the polar vortex) may stop or at least slow the spread of the emerald ash borer (EAB). A recent study in Minnesota exposed emerald ash borer larvae to…
The snow is finally melting, days are getting longer, and temperatures are beginning to rise. It’s time to begin thinking about “spring cleaning,” and the St. Louis Audubon Society has several opportunities for you to help. Saturday, March 15th Confluence Trash Bash. Watershed Cleanup. All ages welcome. Register Saturday, April…
