Chapter Events

This is our monthly garden gathering, where we will have a short business meeting, followed by a tour of the gardens. 

Members are welcome to bring plants to share, making sure there are no “jumping worms” in the soil. To prevent this, roots of plants dug should be thoroughly rinsed. Plants grown from seed in potting soil can be shared as is. 

Please see the monthly newsletter for address. The newsletter is emailed the first of the month. 

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Native plants are the foundation of habitat, but wildlife need more than food to thrive. Join ecologist and Certified Wildlife Biologist Shaun McCoshum, PhD, to explore how nesting sites, shelter, water, soil conditions, and other often-overlooked resources can transform a yard into a functioning ecosystem that supports biodiversity year-round.

This is our monthly board meeting. All members are welcome to attend and speak at the meeting. 

This is our monthly garden gathering, where we will have a short business meeting, followed by a tour of the gardens. 

Members are welcome to bring plants to share, making sure there are no “jumping worms” in the soil. To prevent this, roots of plants dug should be thoroughly rinsed. Plants grown from seed in potting soil can be shared as is. 

Please see the monthly newsletter for address. The newsletter is emailed the first of the month. 

Optionally RSVP on SignUpGenius.

What does it really take to turn a conventional lawn into a thriving native meadow? Join Owner & Principal, New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL), Sara Weaner Cooper for a candid look at her family's ongoing lawn-to-meadow transformation featured in The New York Times and BBC. Drawing from three years of hands-on experience, Sara will share the methods, lessons learned, successes, and challenges of converting turfgrass into a dynamic native plant community. Participants will gain practical insights into site preparation, planting, management, and the ecological principles that guide successful meadow establishment, along with realistic expectations for how these landscapes evolve over time.

Registration link coming soon.

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*Time may need to be adjusted based on sunset.

This is our monthly garden gathering, where we will have a short business meeting, followed by a tour of the gardens. 

Members are welcome to bring plants to share, making sure there are no “jumping worms” in the soil. To prevent this, roots of plants dug should be thoroughly rinsed. Plants grown from seed in potting soil can be shared as is. 

Please see the monthly newsletter for address. 

Optionally RSVP on SignUpGenius.

The town of Cottleville MO will hold a celebration to encourage fall planing and educate the community in various environmental topics. It will help the city qualify the park as an arboretum, and also fulfill the final requirement for Tree City USA status. We have been offered a complimentary table to promote our mission. 

Bats are among the most important and misunderstood wildlife in our communities. Join experts from Bat Conservation International to explore how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape design can help support bats. Learn about the ecological role of bats and discover practical ways to create habitat for North America's night flyers right in your own backyard.

We will be holding elections for 2027, review our year via a slide show of member photos, and share food and drink as we enjoy each other's company. Families are welcome and registration is appreciated so that we may gauge the size of the crowd and coordinate potluck items.

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Zoe Evans, rewilding coach and VP of Partnerships & Programs at Wildr shares a practical, science-informed framework for evaluating a home landscape, identifying its greatest habitat opportunities, and choosing actions that support more plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife.

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No yard required. Learn how native plants can turn patios, balconies, containers, and other small spaces into meaningful habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. This practical panel will cover plant selection, container design, seasonal care, and realistic ways to support biodiversity in limited spaces.

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Birds depend on healthy, connected habitats for food, shelter, nesting, and migration support. Join experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to explore how native plants and thoughtful landscape choices can support birdlife at home. Learn how gardens, yards, and community spaces can provide the insects, seeds, berries, cover, and habitat structure birds need throughout the year.

Registration link coming soon. 

Monarch butterflies depend on a network of habitats stretching across North America, and home landscapes can play an important role in their survival. Join experts from Monarch Joint Venture to explore the science behind monarch conservation, including the importance of milkweed, nectar resources, and regionally appropriate habitat. Learn practical ways to support monarchs through native landscaping and help sustain one of the world's most remarkable migrations.
 

Registration link coming soon.