Steve Bircher, Curator of Mammals/Carnivores at the Saint Louis Zoo, began his career at the Zoo as an animal keeper 41 years ago, and has held positions as Commissary Supervisor, Zoologist, and Assistant Mammal Curator. Steve is responsible for managing the Zoo’s carnivores, keeper staff, and exhibits. He is currently a management group member for several AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) Carnivore Taxon Groups and Steering Committees, and has served on many of the Carnivore Species Survival Plans, including those for big cats, bears, and otters. Steve also serves as the Zoo’s WildCare Institute, Director of the Center for Conservation of Carnivores in Africa. Steve and his Center partners have focused their carnivore conservation efforts in Tanzania, Botswana, and Namibia, developing strategies to mitigate human and carnivore conflict, which is threatening the existence of some of Africa’s most iconic carnivore species.
2019 - 2020 WGNSS Entomology Programs
Monday, December 16 ─ 7:00 p.m. at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Faust Park
The Entomology Group will gather for a show and tell to recount entomological highlights from 2019.
Bring a few slides, stories, or specimens to share with the group!
Monday, November 25 ─ 7:00 p.m. at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Faust Park
Entomologist, Ted MacRae will share some of his discoveries from collecting trips to Oklahoma, Arizona, and California using his great insect photography to help tell the story!
Please note the change of date: the November meeting was moved to the fourth Monday of the month since the Entomological Society of America annual meeting in St. Louis and conflicts with the normal schedule.
Entomology Group meets October through April on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Faust Park (15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield). The only exception will in January 2020, the meeting will be held at a different venue TBA. Contact Chris at christopher.brown1@bayer.com for information.
Monday, December 16 ─ 7:00 p.m. at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Faust Park
The Entomology Group will gather for a show and tell to recount entomological highlights from 2019.
Bring a few slides, stories, or specimens to share with the group!
Monday, November 25 ─ 7:00 p.m. at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Faust Park
Entomologist, Ted MacRae will share some of his discoveries from collecting trips to Oklahoma, Arizona, and California using his great insect photography to help tell the story!
Please note the change of date: the November meeting was moved to the fourth Monday of the month since the Entomological Society of America annual meeting in St. Louis and conflicts with the normal schedule.
Entomology Group meets October through April on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Faust Park (15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield). The only exception will in January 2020, the meeting will be held at a different venue TBA. Contact Chris at christopher.brown1@bayer.com for information.
Join WGNSS Nature Photography Group Field Trips!
December 21, 2019, Saturday – B.K. Leach Memorial Conservation Area
Photographing Short-eared Owls and Northern Harriers! BK Leach Conservation Area in northeastern Lincoln County. This trip is limited to eight people. Contact Bill Duncan to reserve your place.
November 29-30, 2019, Friday-Saturday – Jasper Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area
Photographing Sandhill Cranes at Jasper Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area. This will be an overnight trip to photograph the Sandhill Cranes at a stopping point during their autumn migration.
Please contact Bill Duncan if you plan on joining us or have questions.
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!
December 21, 2019, Saturday – B.K. Leach Memorial Conservation Area
Photographing Short-eared Owls and Northern Harriers! BK Leach Conservation Area in northeastern Lincoln County. This trip is limited to eight people. Contact Bill Duncan to reserve your place.
November 29-30, 2019, Friday-Saturday – Jasper Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area
Photographing Sandhill Cranes at Jasper Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area. This will be an overnight trip to photograph the Sandhill Cranes at a stopping point during their autumn migration.
Please contact Bill Duncan if you plan on joining us or have questions.
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!
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!
In December we will meet Thursday mornings at 8:15 a.m. We will depart for birding at 8:30 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!
In December we will meet Thursday mornings at 8:15 a.m. We will depart for birding at 8:30 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.
WGNSS Nature Book Club meeting schedule, 2019 / 2020:
December 10 ‒ The Evolution of Beauty, chapters 1-5, by Richard O. Prum
January 14 ‒ The Evolution of Beauty, chapters 6-12, by Richard O. Prum
Newcomers are welcome! For more information contact John Christensen.
at Peace United Church of Christ in Webster Groves.
WGNSS Nature Book Club meeting schedule, 2019 / 2020:
December 10 ‒ The Evolution of Beauty, chapters 1-5, by Richard O. Prum
January 14 ‒ The Evolution of Beauty, chapters 6-12, by Richard O. Prum
Newcomers are welcome! For more information contact John Christensen.
WGNSS MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ARE DUE!
It’s time to renew your annual WGNSS membership dues: $15 yearly with online color Nature Notes or $25 yearly with Nature Notes copies in black and white mailed. Two new options are offered this year: $300 lifetime membership, Nature Notes online. and $135 ten year membership for the price of nine years, Nature Notes online. If you have already renewed, THANK YOU!
"Nature Notes" is our Newsletter - join WGNSS to receive the latest issues! Nature Notes features spectacular photographs and articles about botany, birding, entomology, and conservation by expert authors. Nature Notes is available by regular post or e-mail.
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WEBSTER GROVES NATURE STUDY SOCIETY
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photo by Gwyn Wahlmann
Webster Groves Nature Study Society General Meeting
First Wednesday each month, 7:00 p.m. at Webster Groves Library
First Wednesday each month, 7:00 p.m. at Webster Groves Library
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
Join WGNSS!
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