by Sue Leahy Outreach Coordinator, Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter A huge “thank you” to all of you who helped make this year’s plant sale a rousing success! Whether is was contributing plants, tables, working the sale, or buying plants, you were an integral part of the success of…
One of the best ways to learn about native plant gardening is to volunteer in a native plant-related activity. In 2020-2021, due to COVID, there have been few Wild Ones St. Louis volunteer opportunities; few tabling events, few grant requests from schools and other non-profits. The good news is that…
Submitted by Cathy Pickard Member, Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter St. Louis Wild Ones lost a dear friend when Ed Schmidt passed away in 2019. In recognition of his many years of service to the Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter, members, colleagues and friends contributed money for the purchase of…
The following information was sent to members via the May Member e-Newsletter We want to keep your data secure! Chapters may no longer take membership dues payments or national donations on behalf of members. This is to ensure that your payment and personal information remains secure and to process…
Event: St. Louis Native Plant Garden Tour When: Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Where: 9 locations in Kirkwood, Sunset Hills, Glendale and Crestwood Registration is required and available online only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/NPT2021 Cost: $15.00 A limited number of tickets will be sold, so…
We’ve been alerted to 2 special Earth Day events that may be of interest _______________________________ Jean Ponzi, one of our newest Wild Ones St. Louis members, alerts us to this interesting virtual presentation: Homegrown National Park: St. Louis’ Native Plant Movement Thursday April 22 – Earth Day! from…
By Jean Ponzi Bug Spray Kills Bugs. Most people don’t realize this is the hard biological fact. Pest control ads touting use of “eco-products” perpetuate assumptions that aerial sprayed chemicals only target insect “pests.” As advocates for native plants and insects, we have the knowledge and the will to educate…
Tickets are now on sale! Limited quantity, don’t delay http://weblink.donorperfect.com/NPT2021 The 2021 St. Louis Native Plant Garden Tour, presented by the St. Louis Audubon Society and Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter is scheduled for Saturday, June 5th 2021 from 9 AM to 3 PM. This self-guided tour of residential gardens in St….
Did you know that April 2021 has been designated National Native Plant Month? Read more about it here Read the resolution here How exciting is it, that something that we are so passionate about, is gaining national attention and our organization is part of it!?! What will you do to…
by Sue Leahy, Board Member at Large and Outreach Committee Chair Check it out! Wild Ones National Office has released an exciting website and publication entitled Creating Your Own Native Garden Design. The new Native Garden Designs website showcases native garden designs from different eco-regions of the country. Designs are…
