Events Archive: 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Upcoming Events
March 2026
Free National Webinar: Rethinking Horticulture with Real Ecology presented by Joey Santore
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Join Joey Santore, creator of Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t, for a candid Wild Ones National Webinar examining how inherited garden aesthetics shape native plant landscapes. Drawing on field experience and real ecology, Joey challenges tidy design norms and explores why dense, irregular plant communities are often the most resilient and ecologically sound.
April 2026
Discussion Group (former book club) your choice by John Muir Members Only
Members Only Chapter Social Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking
In honor of John Muir's birthday this month, participants find and read something of their choice by or about John Muir
Spring Ephemeral Walk Members Only
Members Only Chapter Social Nature Walk/Hike
TBD on location.
Table Event - Riverlands Native Plant Festival
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO, 63386 Map
Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Public Restroom Free Public Parking
May 2026
Sam's Native Nursery & Restoration Tour Members Only
Members Only Chapter Social
Join us at Sam's Native Nursery and Restoration Services.
June 2026
Exploration Garden (Heartlands Conservancy) Members Only
Members Only Chapter Social
Tour and discussion on the transformation from golf course to prairie meadow. Talk about different native plant demonstration garden areas and highlight some species.
July 2026
July Garden Gathering Members Only
Members Only Chapter Social
Jim Rubenstein will be hosting July's garden gathering.
September 2026
Free National Webinar- September 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
October 2026
October Garden Gathering Members Only
Members Only Chapter Social
Carlee Hawkins will be hosting July's garden gathering.
Free National Webinar- October 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
November 2026
Annual Meeting--State of the Chapter, Elections, Potluck, Seed & Garden Swap Members Only
Members Only Chapter Meeting Chapter Annual Meeting Chapter Election
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.
Free National Webinar- November 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!