Events

Ann Earley and Bob Siemer will present information on how to attract bluebirds using a variety of native plants.

Kenny and Mike from Lawn to Yard Nursery will give a presentation on Permaculture and how native plants are a component in this process.  A tour of their Nursery and surrounding gardens will be given.

A presentation on all of the books and resources available in the Ozark Regional Library system.  A tour of the native plant garden on the premises along with maintenance of the garden.

Dairan Elam-Pyles, a state park naturalist will lead a wildflower walk that is easily accessible for most walkers.

John will talk about the monarch life cycle and the different species of milkweed he ahs planted on his property.  Mo will talk about sustainable products that she uses to help the environment.

Southeast MO Wild Ones and East Ozark Audubon Society are joining together to present a Native Gardens Tour.  This will be a 2 weekend event.  June 3rd will be in the Arcadia Valley area, and June 10th will be in the Farmington/Park Hills area.  This will be a self-guided tour of private and public gardens.

Jamie Koehler presents on using native plants to make teas.  People will be encouraged to make and wear hats with a native plant theme.

Resources to use when beginning a new property evaluation; illustrating how to use online resources to learn about your ecoregion and then zoom down to understand the native plant communities characteristic of the specific topography and soils on your property. 

One of our members presented reasons for allowing more natural diversity to develop in the spaces we control. She discussed examples that ranged from regional reintroduction of apex species such as wolves and bison to host plants for insects in your own back yard.

Join Wild Ones Honorary Director Heather Holm as she explores the nesting habitats, life cycles, pollen collection, brood rearing, and general characteristics of some of the most common native bees in eastern North America, while highlighting the pollination of native plants and the mutualism between native plants and native bees.

When creating and managing thriving habitats for native bees, many factors such as seasonal phenology, nesting strategies, and flower preferences must be considered—and with approximately 3,600 species in North America (north of Mexico), there are many unique aspects to keep in mind when managing successful landscapes for bees. 

Agenda to include-

  Future of our chapter

  Wild Ones By-Laws

  Current finances and use

  2024 schedule

A presentation on when and how to tap syrup from maple trees.  Numerous examples of different families around Missouri and the methods they use to tap maple trees to make syrup.

Seed/plant swap for attendees to share native species.  The homeowner will give a presentation on winter sowing of seeds.

Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring authors, Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox, as they present their latest book, "The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants." This comprehensive compendium is a treasure trove of knowledge for gardeners looking to incorporate native prairie plants into their landscapes. Neil and Hilary will delve into the making and application of this essential guide, sharing rich historical and ecological insights about prairie ecosystems, all while showcasing stunning images of prairie flora.