There are some time sensitive online events coming up that we want to be SURE you are aware of
Don’t miss your chance to see and hear these presentations!
Here today, gone by Friday (6/12)!
Native-Invasive-Exotic: An Eco-Logical View of Plants
This is a video presentation from Jean Ponzi for the St. Louis County Library Summer Reading Club. It is on the SLCL Facebook page for only one week, and will be replaced by another on Friday, June 12th. Hurry, and follow this link to Jean’s lively 40-minute look at: our most common invasives and exotics, native replacements, why natives, and a nod to some St. Louis resources – organizations (including Wild Ones), nurseries and individuals.
Our chapter member James Faupel will be presenting as part of the Grow Native! Webinar Series
Gauging Success of an Urban Native Planting Confirmation
James Faupel is the Restoration Ecology Coordinator at the Litzsinger Road Ecology Center in St. Louis. Whether you are just beginning your native planting or have been enjoying it for years, participants will learn what to look for to know if they are succeeding in helping their local ecosystem thrive.The talk is free but you must register
Green Living Festival – Sustainable solutions for you!
June 6, 9, and 11
This year’s events are virtual and parts are recorded for future viewing.
Particularly pertinent to our members and subscribers may be the events on Thursday, June 11.
The topic for the day is: Focus on Naturescaping. It will begin with this live panel presentation, which will look familiar to folks who attended our Partners for Native Landscaping workshop in March.
Noon–1 p.m.
Homegrown National Park: Growing Healthy Habitat in our Neighborhoods
Featuring the following panelists:
Michael Wohlstadter | Southampton Neighborhood Association
Rachel Witt, Angie Weber | South Grand Community Improvement District
Yvonne Steingruby | Webster Groves Parks Department
Check out this feature in the April issue of The Smithsonian Magazine
“Meet the Ecologist Who Wants You To Unleash the Wild On Your Backyard”
Fed up with invasive species and sterile landscapes, Douglas Tallamy urges Americans to go native and go natural
By following the link you will also be able to view a Zoom webinar with Tallamy about how to rewild your backyard. It lasts one hour and 18 minutes, and is similar to his talk at our Partners for Native Landscaping event in March.
