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WEBSTER GROVES NATURE STUDY SOCIETY
Membership Application/Renewal – September 1st to August 31st
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WGNSS ORNITHOLOGY GROUP
Saturday Bird Walks!
We will meet at 8:00 a.m. at Des Peres Park (northeast corner of Ballas and Manchester Roads, behind Des Peres City Hall), We'll carpool to where the birds are! Everyone is welcome! Bring binoculars & lunch.
Lead by David Becher, contact David at DavidBecher@msn.com for details
Thursday Bird Walks!
We will meet at 7:45 a.m. The meeting place is Des Peres Park parking lot. See you there!
The meeting place remains the same: at Des Peres Park, the parking lot at Ballas and Manchester Road -- the northeast corner behind Des Peres City Hall. Everyone is welcome! Bring a lunch and water as we usually have lunch in the field, unless you plan to leave early. Binoculars, bug repellent, sun block and a hat or cap are suggested. We will normally return by 3:00 or 3:30 PM. Click here for complete WGNSS calendar.
Last minute changes due to weather will be posted on MOBirds.
Contact Peggy Oates at troates@yahoo.com for details.
Saturday Bird Walks!
We will meet at 8:00 a.m. at Des Peres Park (northeast corner of Ballas and Manchester Roads, behind Des Peres City Hall), We'll carpool to where the birds are! Everyone is welcome! Bring binoculars & lunch.
Lead by David Becher, contact David at DavidBecher@msn.com for details
Thursday Bird Walks!
We will meet at 7:45 a.m. The meeting place is Des Peres Park parking lot. See you there!
The meeting place remains the same: at Des Peres Park, the parking lot at Ballas and Manchester Road -- the northeast corner behind Des Peres City Hall. Everyone is welcome! Bring a lunch and water as we usually have lunch in the field, unless you plan to leave early. Binoculars, bug repellent, sun block and a hat or cap are suggested. We will normally return by 3:00 or 3:30 PM. Click here for complete WGNSS calendar.
Last minute changes due to weather will be posted on MOBirds.
Contact Peggy Oates at troates@yahoo.com for details.
WGNSS Nature Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday each month,1:30-3 p.m,
at Peace United Church of Christ in Webster Groves.
2019 WGNSS Nature Book Club reading discussion schedule:
September 10 ‒ Coal, Human History, by Barbara Freese
October 8 ‒ Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?,
by Frans De Waal
Newcomers are welcome! For more information contact John Christensen.
at Peace United Church of Christ in Webster Groves.
2019 WGNSS Nature Book Club reading discussion schedule:
September 10 ‒ Coal, Human History, by Barbara Freese
October 8 ‒ Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?,
by Frans De Waal
Newcomers are welcome! For more information contact John Christensen.
Join WGNSS Nature Photography Group Field Trips!
Visit the Nature Photography page 'Here', for information on dates and locations for Nature Photography Field Trips!
The next nature photography event:
August 31, 2019, Saturday – Engelmann Woods Natural Area
We will meet at 8:00 am. Our primary targets will be caterpillars along with any other macro subjects we might find interesting. Please dress prepared for the weather, and don't forget about protection from the ticks and chiggers. We will plan on wrapping up sometime around noon and, for those interested, will grab a bite for lunch nearby afterwards.
September 21, 2019, Saturday – Litzinger Road Ecology Center!
Maximum of 10 people -- Sorry, this trip is fully booked. Contact Bill if you would like to be placed on a wait list.
October 12, 2019, Saturday – Photographing on Snake Road! T
This trip will be led by field herper extraordinaire, Kyran Leeker. There is no limit on participants for this trip, but please let Bill know if you are planning on attending for purposes of setting up car pool. This will be an all-day trip to southern Illinois.
Interested in participating in WGNSS Nature Photography Group activities?
Send your contact information to Bill Duncan. Visit the WGNSS Nature Photography Group website here,
check current Nature Notes, or the WGNSS Facebook page for details and updates!
Visit the Nature Photography page 'Here', for information on dates and locations for Nature Photography Field Trips!
The next nature photography event:
August 31, 2019, Saturday – Engelmann Woods Natural Area
We will meet at 8:00 am. Our primary targets will be caterpillars along with any other macro subjects we might find interesting. Please dress prepared for the weather, and don't forget about protection from the ticks and chiggers. We will plan on wrapping up sometime around noon and, for those interested, will grab a bite for lunch nearby afterwards.
September 21, 2019, Saturday – Litzinger Road Ecology Center!
Maximum of 10 people -- Sorry, this trip is fully booked. Contact Bill if you would like to be placed on a wait list.
October 12, 2019, Saturday – Photographing on Snake Road! T
This trip will be led by field herper extraordinaire, Kyran Leeker. There is no limit on participants for this trip, but please let Bill know if you are planning on attending for purposes of setting up car pool. This will be an all-day trip to southern Illinois.
Interested in participating in WGNSS Nature Photography Group activities?
Send your contact information to Bill Duncan. Visit the WGNSS Nature Photography Group website here,
check current Nature Notes, or the WGNSS Facebook page for details and updates!
2019 WGNSS Entomology Programs
Entomology Group meets September through April on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Butterfly House in Faust Park (15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield). Contact Chris at christopher.brown1@bayer.com for information.!
The September Entomology Group activity will be a field outing.
Check The WGNSS Facebook page for updates.
Entomology Group meets September through April on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Butterfly House in Faust Park (15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield). Contact Chris at christopher.brown1@bayer.com for information.!
The September Entomology Group activity will be a field outing.
Check The WGNSS Facebook page for updates.
photo by Gwyn Wahlmann
Events page photo slideshow credits:
Tower Rock in Misssissippi River by Casey Galvin - 1st place in Habitat category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Honey Bee on Bloodroot flowers by Abby Lee-Fairbanks - 1st place in Botany category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Waterfall, by Ryan Fairbanks - 3rd place in Habitat category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Peregrine Falcon, by Casey Galvin - 1st place in Birding category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Ice on LaBarque Creek, by Nels Holmberg - 1st place in Habitat category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Bronze Tiger Beetle by Ted MacRae - Grand Prize 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Summer Tanager by Mike Thelen - 2nd place in Birding category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Beach Wolf Spider by Ted MacRae - 1st place in Entomology category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Least Sandpiper by Casey Galvin - Honorary Mention in Birding category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Missouri Evening Primrose by Anne McCormack
Victoria Glade with Fremont's Leather Flower and Indian Paintbrush by Anne McCormack
Ruby-throated Hummingbird male by Casey Galvin
Wild Hydrangea with Harvestman by Anne McCormack
Red-spotted Purple Butterfly on Paw Paw by Anne McCormack
Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly on Eastern Blazing-Star by Anne McCormack
Duck Creek by Casey Galvin
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Webster Groves Nature Study Society
PO Box 190065
Saint Louis MO 63119-6065
Tower Rock in Misssissippi River by Casey Galvin - 1st place in Habitat category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Honey Bee on Bloodroot flowers by Abby Lee-Fairbanks - 1st place in Botany category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Waterfall, by Ryan Fairbanks - 3rd place in Habitat category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Peregrine Falcon, by Casey Galvin - 1st place in Birding category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Ice on LaBarque Creek, by Nels Holmberg - 1st place in Habitat category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Bronze Tiger Beetle by Ted MacRae - Grand Prize 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Summer Tanager by Mike Thelen - 2nd place in Birding category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Beach Wolf Spider by Ted MacRae - 1st place in Entomology category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Least Sandpiper by Casey Galvin - Honorary Mention in Birding category, 2013 WGNSS Photo Contest
Missouri Evening Primrose by Anne McCormack
Victoria Glade with Fremont's Leather Flower and Indian Paintbrush by Anne McCormack
Ruby-throated Hummingbird male by Casey Galvin
Wild Hydrangea with Harvestman by Anne McCormack
Red-spotted Purple Butterfly on Paw Paw by Anne McCormack
Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly on Eastern Blazing-Star by Anne McCormack
Duck Creek by Casey Galvin
Join WGNSS!
Webster Groves Nature Study Society
PO Box 190065
Saint Louis MO 63119-6065