Events

Because distance often keeps members from attending monthly programs, we're offering a relaxed new way to connect.  Join us for casual conversation about native plants, gardens, birds, and pollinators - just good company and shared ideas.  Let's learn from one another - no program.  Just conversation. 

Members cover their own food and drinks.

The group will be discussing “The Gardener's Guide to Prairie Plants” by Niel Diboll and Hillary Cox.  “ …a wide-ranging and definitive reference for starting and maintaining prairie and meadow gardens and restorations.”  Diboll, a pioneer in the native plant industry is the owner and CEO of Prairie Nursery.

Tour and discussion on the transformation from golf course to prairie meadow. Talk about different native plant demonstration garden areas and highlight some species.

Link to page for more details about the Exploration Garden. https://heartlandsconservancy.org/project/exploration-garden-at-swansea-clinton-hills-conservation-park/

This is an open-ended, participant-driven  monthly conversation focused on learning from one another.  Sharon Groh, SWIL Wild Ones President will facilitate the discussion.  Topics may include sharing resources, success stories, lessons learned from trials and errors, and planning directions the group would like to explore.

Whether you're just getting started or well into your restoration journey, we hope you'll join us.

Zoom link will be sent when you register.

Because distance often keeps members from attending monthly programs, we're offering a relaxed new way to connect.  Join us for casual conversation about native plants, gardens, birds, and pollinators - just good company and shared ideas.  Let's learn from one another - no program.  Just conversation. 

Members cover their own food and drinks.

July Discussion Group

Topic: TBD

Locaton: TBD

July's garden gathering will be at a memebers home.

In this webinar, author and activist Lorraine Johnson gets into the how: how to talk to neighbors who don’t get it yet, how to respond to HOA complaints or bylaw challenges, and how to build support in your community for the kind of garden that actually does something for the ecosystem. With three decades of writing and advocacy behind her, Lorraine has seen these conversations play out in every direction – and she’s full of practical, grounded advice for navigating them well.

This webinar is part of the nationwide Less Lawn More Life Challenge, a free 12-week program helping people turn everyday outdoor spaces into thriving habitat through simple, expert-led weekly actions. Join thousands across the country learning how to support pollinators, birds, biodiversity, and healthier ecosystems right at home. Participants receive access to live events, practical resources, and the free Wildr Score ecological yard assessment tool. Register free at lesslawnmorelife.com.

Because distance often keeps members from attending monthly programs, we're offering a relaxed new way to connect.  Join us for casual conversation about native plants, gardens, birds, and pollinators - just good company and shared ideas.  Let's learn from one another - no program.  Just conversation. 

Members cover their own food and drinks.

August Discussion Group

Topic: TBD

Locaton: TBD

Private tour at the Peter H Raven Library  Missouri Botanical Garden , divided mostly between the Rare Book Room and the Library Conservation Lab the first hour then we will see the Herbarium. 

The full tour will last and hour and half.

Because distance often keeps members from attending monthly programs, we're offering a relaxed new way to connect.  Join us for casual conversation about native plants, gardens, birds, and pollinators - just good company and shared ideas.  Let's learn from one another - no program.  Just conversation. 

Members cover their own food and drinks.

TBD

Details coming soon! 

Because distance often keeps members from attending monthly programs, we're offering a relaxed new way to connect.  Join us for casual conversation about native plants, gardens, birds, and pollinators - just good company and shared ideas.  Let's learn from one another - no program.  Just conversation. 

Members cover their own food and drinks.

Garden gathering at members home.

Details coming soon! 

 Annual meeting including……

Snacks/Potluck--Your chapter will provide beverages and serving items, you are welcome to bring a nibble, dish or dessert to share. 

Seed and Garden Swap--please bring your native seeds labeled with the botanical and common name, place and date collected.  Gently used garden tools or materials/books/magazines that may need a new home are welcome as well. 

Details coming soon!