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January 2025

Jan
9

Maintaining Native Plants Gardens

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Thursday, January 9th, 2025
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Spencer Road Library, 427 Spencer Rd, St Peters, MO, 63376 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

In this program, we’ll cover native ground covers and other design elements to minimize maintenance time. A seasonal maintenance schedule is included in the presentation, and we’ll discuss invasive plants and aggressive natives, helping you make decisions about when to allow native volunteers to prosper and when to pull. 

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February 2025

Feb
13

Speaker Series- How Native Plantings Help Stormwater Management

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Thursday, February 13th, 2025
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Spencer Road Library, 427 Spencer Rd, St Peters, MO, 63376 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

As more spaces become developed and impervious surfaces increase, it will become ever more important to learn how to control water runoff. This will lessen flooding erosion and can even help reduce basement flooding. This program will show how to offset this through the use of native plants and other sources.

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Feb
20

National Panel Discussion: "Bees Beyond Honey: Understanding Native and Managed Pollinators"

Hosted by Wild Ones National
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Thursday, February 20th, 2025
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome to join this free virtual panel discussion exploring the vital roles of native, solitary, and honeybees in pollination and biodiversity. Featuring experts Sam Droege (USGS), Dave Hunter (Crown Bees), and Dr. Lora Morandin (Pollinator Partnership), this event will discuss into the challenges pollinators face, the balance between managed and wild bees, and actionable ways to support all pollinators.

Gain insights from over 90 years of combined experience and learn how to advocate for pollinator habitats through planting native species, participating in community science, and adopting responsible management practices.

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Feb
25

St. Charles Area Wild Ones Board Meeting Members Only

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Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
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University of Missouri Extension St. Charles County, 260 Brown Rd, St Peters, MO, 63376 Map

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Monthly meeting of the Board of Directors. Open to all members of our chapter.

Come, observe, and participate in the  operation of our chapter

Feb
26

Volunteer Day: St. Charles Area Wild Ones Chapter Partner Outreach Members Only

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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
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Audubon Center at Riverlands in the Native Plant Greenhouse

Volunteers Needed Members Only Registration Required Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Public Restroom Free Public Parking

What you'll do:

Help us propagate and care for a variety of native plants. Learn about the importance of native plants for our ecosystem. Work in a warm and welcoming greenhouse environment. Connect with other plant lovers and nature enthusiasts

Why volunteer with us?

Gain valuable experience in horticulture and conservation. Make a positive impact on our local environment. Learn new skills and knowledge about native plants. Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of working with plants. Be part of a fun and supportive community

Who we're looking for:

Anyone with a passion for plants and the environment. No prior experience is necessary, we will provide training

Let's work together to create a greener future for our community!

Site Contact: RSVP: By text or email Josh Pierce, Biologist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project, Mobile: 314-435-7550, [email protected]

March 2025

Mar
13

Speaker Series- Front Yard Landscaping with Native Plants

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Thursday, March 13th, 2025
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Spencer Road Library, 427 Spencer Rd, St Peters, MO, 63376 Map

Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Landscaping with native plants has become popular with home gardeners, but people who are not familiar with natives can find them wild, messy, or having an untidy appearance. Through plant choice, design, and maintenance, it’s important to convey the sense that a native plant garden is intentional and maintained. 

We’ll show you how to use native plants in a more formal manner, for front yard purposes. They’ll notice your beautiful garden first, which just *happens* to be native plants, giving you the opportunity to share the benefits with people and wildlife.

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Mar
18

Busch Workday Members Only

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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
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Busch Wildlife Area Headquarters

Volunteers Needed Members Only Habitat Installation/Maintenance Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Spring cleanup of various beds

Mar
20

National Panel Discussion: The Advocacy Power of Public Native Gardens

Hosted by Wild Ones Capital Region NY Chapter, Hocking Hills (Seedling) Chapter, San Diego Chapter and Wild Ones National
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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Public gardens hold tremendous power to influence landscaping norms and inspire change. By showcasing the beauty, functionality, and ecological value of native plants, these spaces help foster biodiversity, advocate for sustainable practices, and engage communities in environmental stewardship. 

This webinar will explore how public and demonstration gardens serve as powerful tools for native plant advocacy. Attendees will learn how gardens move beyond aesthetics to spark action—turning appreciation into engagement and inspiring participants to replicate these practices in their own communities.

We will hear insights from Nicole Machuca, Environmental Social Scientist at the Field Museum, on how public gardens influence behaviors, foster stewardship, and connect people to conservation efforts through research and community engagement. The Wild Ones Capital Region NY and the Wild Ones San Diego (CA) Chapters will share their experiences building native plant demonstration gardens and how these spaces drive community engagement, education, and advocacy. And We'll finish with a conversation exploring how public gardens create a lasting impact beyond planting day moderated by Kelly Kapuzzi, Demonstration Garden Char with the Wild Ones Hocking Hills (OH) Chapter.

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Mar
25

Board meeting Members Only

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Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
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University of Missouri Extension Office, 260 Brown Rd, St Peters, MO, 63376 Map

Members Only Free Event Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

This is the monthly board meeting for the chapter. All members are welcome to attend. We will discuss various committee reports, the inext winter speaker, upcoming Garden Gatherings and tabling events. 

April 2025

Apr
8

Busch Workday Members Only

Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Busch Wildlife Area Headquarters

Volunteers Needed Members Only Habitat Installation/Maintenance Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

We plan to work intensely on the c5 island by the side doors and will also address the grass island with the fire hydrant and probably the front areas close to the flag and the redbud tree. We may or may not get all of that finished depending on how many people are able to join us.

Apr
10

Speaker Series- Natives in the Veg Patch- Companion Planting with Natives

Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Spencer Road Library,Room M, 427 Spencer Rd, St Peters, MO, 63376 Map

Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Chapter Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Using native plants in a vegetable garden can boost production and help with pest management. Learn the basics of pollination before diving into common garden pests, the beneficial insects that hunt them, and the native plants that will draw in those beneficial insects.

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Apr
26

Tabling, Riverlands Native Plant Festival

Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Audobon Center at Riverlands, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO, 63386 Map

Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Free Event Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Enjoy talking to people and spreading the word about native gardening? Then volunteer to help. Contact Donna at [email protected] to sign up and get more info.

Apr
29

Board meeting Members Only

Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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University of Missouri Extension Office, 260 Brown Rd, St Peters, MO, 63376 Map

Members Only Free Event Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

This is a meeting of the board members where we will discuss committees, tabling events, garden gatherings. 

September 2025

Sep
18

September Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

October 2025

Oct
16

October Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2025

Nov
20

November Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon!