Events

This event is a component of the annual OpenSpace STL Confluence Trash Bash on April 11, 2026 hosted by Open Space STL, the Audubon Center at Riverlands, and The Army Corps of Engineers.  The clean up is from 8:30 am - 11:30 am.  The Passport to Clean Water is from 11 am - 2 pm.  The day features free food, drinks, and activities for the whole family!

SWIL Wild Ones members are encouraged to sign up for available slots using the SignUp Genius link sent to members by chapter email on 3/15/2026.

In honor of John Muir's birthday this month, participants find and read something of their choice by or about John Muir

Member Betsy Parks will lead a guided walk sharing insights and pointing out spring ephemerals along the route.  Dress for the weather and bring a walking stick if you'd like.

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 Hosts for this public event are the Audubon Center at the Riverlands and USACE River Project. Several organizations will be sharing family-friendly presentations and activities.  SWIL Wild Ones will be sharing a table with the STL and St. Charles chapters to provide education and kid-friendly activities.  Materials will be available for volunteers.

Please review the available slots at the SignUp Genius  link sent by email to members. 

Join us at Sam's Native Nursery and Restoration Services.

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

Jim Rubenstein will be hosting July's garden gathering.

Privat 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.

Details coming soon! 

Carlee Hawkins will be hosting July's garden gathering.

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!