Chapter Events

For millions of years, the natural world has thrived on the predictable rhythms of daylight and darkness. While we rest, nature's nocturnal realm comes to life, with at least 30% of vertebrates and 60% of invertebrates active at night. Native plants rely on the length of day and night to regulate flowering, germination, leaf shedding, and pollination. Recent studies reveal that the growth of artificial light at night is increasing sky brightness by 10% each year, creating stress on fragile ecosystems.

Don Ficken - Founder of DarkSky Missouri and Lights Out Heartland and a certified Missouri Master Naturalist and Pollinator Steward - will discuss the fascinating world of nature at night and how adopting responsible lighting practices can safeguard Missouri's ecosystems and your native landscape.

A short member meeting precedes the event

Discover the power of ecological garden design in this free national webinar, Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard, with award-winning landscape designer Larry Weaner. Join us for a personal look at how dynamic, self-sustaining landscapes can emerge when we partner with nature instead of controlling it. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, Larry will share practical strategies for designing dynamic gardens that evolve naturally, support biodiversity, and bring lasting beauty to your yard.

Designing with native plants isn’t just about what you grow, it’s about how you shape your space. In this hands-on workshop, Zoe Evans (Plan it Wild) and Heather Evans (Design Your Wild) guide you through the process of creating a cohesive yard plan that supports both your lifestyle and biodiversity.

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Join us at Wild Things 2026 for an exciting lineup of workshops, presentations, and sessions from regional and national experts, plus meet & greets, video content, exhibitors, sponsors, and more! 

Details coming soon! This will be a paid webinar with all proceeds supporting the Seeds for Education Program. 

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