This spring, five local, native plant experts and enthusiasts will teach nine continuing-education classes at the St. Louis Community College – Meramec.
March 28, 2017
Tu 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
NATR 720 | 650 | $25.00 ($12.50 for people 60+)
Monarchs and Milkweed
Dave Tylka, Biologist, photographer, native landscape and wildlife author of Native Landscaping for Wildlife and People
Note: This class is listed under the Master Naturalist series.
April 5, 2017
W 9:00 a.m.- noon
HORT: 713 | 600 | $25.00 ($12.50 for people 60+)
Go Native! An Introduction to Native Landscaping
Mitch Leachman, Executive Director of the St.Louis Audubon Society
April 7, 2017
F 9:00 a.m. – noon
HORT: 713 | 601 | $25.00 ($12.50 for people 60+)
Go Native! Identification and Ecology of Common Missouri Wildflowers
Dave Tylka, Biologist, photographer, native landscape and wildlife author of Native Landscaping for Wildlife and People
April 12, 2017
W 9:00 a.m. – noon
HORT: 713 | 602 | $25.00 ($12.50 for people 60+)
Go Native! Native Landscaping with Shade-Adapted Plants
Betty Struckhoff, St. Louis Master Gardener and WildOnes Native Landscaper member
April 14, 2017
F 9:00 a.m. – noon
HORT: 713 | 603 | $25.00 ($12.50 for people 60+)
Go Native! Native Landscaping with Sun-Adapted Perennials
Susie Van de Riet, owner of St. Louis Native Plants, LLC and Forest Park Forever gardener
April 19, 2017
W 9:00 a.m. – noon
NATR: 715 | 600 | $25.00 ($12.50 for people 60+)
Go Native! Identification and Natural History of Common Missouri Insects
Dave Tylka, Biologist, photographer, native landscape and wildlife author of Native Landscaping for Wildlife and People
April 21, 2017
F 9:00 a.m. – noon
HORT: 713 | 604 | $25.00 ($12.50 for people 60+)
Go Native! Native Landscaping for Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators
Dave Tylka, Biologist, photographer, native landscape and wildlife author of Native Landscaping for Wildlife and People
April 22, 2017
Sa 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
HORT: 713 | 680 | $25.00 ($12.50 for people 60+)
Create a Beautiful Landscape with Native Plants
Nancee Kruescheck, gardening expert and local nursery owner
April 26, 2017
W 9:00 a.m. – noon
HORT: 713 | 605 | $25.00 ($12.50 for people 60+)
Go Native! Ways to Attract Songbirds and Hummingbirds through Native Landscaping
Mitch Leachman, Executive Director of the St.Louis Audubon Society
April 28, 2017
F 9:00 a.m. – noon
HORT: 713 | 606 | $25.00 ($12.50 for people 60+)
Go Native! Native Landscaping with Shrubs
Mitch Leachman, Executive Director of the St.Louis Audubon Society
People 65 and older may apply for a Senior Citizen Scholarship and register for up to five classes per semester for $5 each.
For more information about these classes, visit the website.
To register online, fill out this form or register by calling 314-984-7777, Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Note: Availability can not be guaranteed as registration opened January 3.
So many good classes available!
These are the great way to be a well-rounded native plant enthusiast