The Webster Groves Nature Study Society is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the following 2020 scholarship grants:
Bo Koster Grant For Nature Study This is an annual award to support fieldwork of a college student in natural history. The Bo Koster grant honors long time WGNSS member Bo Koster, an avid birder and researcher in diabetes. Click HERE for more information.
Menke Scholarship To Improve Wildlife Habitat This scholarship’s goal is to increase and improve wildlife habitat in Missouri, and honors Don and Nell Menke, long-term members of WGNSS, and lifelong birders/wildflower experts, and their son, David Menke, a wildlife park ranger all his professional life. Click HERE for more information.
Mickey Scudder Scholarship in Field Biology This is an annual award to support the field work of a graduate student in natural history. This scholarship honors long time WGNSS member Mickey Scudder, who is well remembered for her infectious enthusiasm towards field work, particularly with wild birds. Click HERE for more information.
Bo Koster Grant For Nature Study This is an annual award to support fieldwork of a college student in natural history. The Bo Koster grant honors long time WGNSS member Bo Koster, an avid birder and researcher in diabetes. Click HERE for more information.
Menke Scholarship To Improve Wildlife Habitat This scholarship’s goal is to increase and improve wildlife habitat in Missouri, and honors Don and Nell Menke, long-term members of WGNSS, and lifelong birders/wildflower experts, and their son, David Menke, a wildlife park ranger all his professional life. Click HERE for more information.
Mickey Scudder Scholarship in Field Biology This is an annual award to support the field work of a graduate student in natural history. This scholarship honors long time WGNSS member Mickey Scudder, who is well remembered for her infectious enthusiasm towards field work, particularly with wild birds. Click HERE for more information.
WGNSS Entomology Programs, 2020
January 20, ─ 7:00 p.m. at Shaw Nature Reserve Carriage House (behind the Bascom House). click here: see #6 on the Shaw Nature Reserve Map.
Rachel Brant will present "Life in the city: Analyzing urban bee behavior, and the implications for pollination services and species persistence."
Rachel is pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Missouri – Saint Louis and she is the recipient of the
2019 Bo Koster Grant for Nature Study.
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.
January 20, ─ 7:00 p.m. at Shaw Nature Reserve Carriage House (behind the Bascom House). click here: see #6 on the Shaw Nature Reserve Map.
Rachel Brant will present "Life in the city: Analyzing urban bee behavior, and the implications for pollination services and species persistence."
Rachel is pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Missouri – Saint Louis and she is the recipient of the
2019 Bo Koster Grant for Nature Study.
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!
January 18, 2020 Saturday – Photographing Bald Eagles. Location & time TBD.
For updates, check this webpage or the WGNSS Facebook page.
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!
January 18, 2020 Saturday – Photographing Bald Eagles. Location & time TBD.
For updates, check this webpage or the WGNSS Facebook page.
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 the 2nd Tuesday each month,1:30-3 p.m,
at Peace United Church of Christ in Webster Groves.
Meeting schedule 2020:
January 14 ‒ The Evolution of Beauty, chapters 6-12, by Richard O. Prum
February 11 ‒ The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness, by Sy Montgomery
Newcomers are welcome! For more information contact John Christensen.
at Peace United Church of Christ in Webster Groves.
Meeting schedule 2020:
January 14 ‒ The Evolution of Beauty, chapters 6-12, by Richard O. Prum
February 11 ‒ The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness, by Sy Montgomery
Newcomers are welcome! For more information contact John Christensen.
The Saint Louis Zoo Conservation Conversation Series
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 7-8:30 p.m., Free admission No reservations needed
at Anheuser-Busch Theater, The Living World
Presenting: The Land of Cinnamon and Gold: 500 Years of Amazon Science and Exploration
Featured speaker: Thomas Lovejoy is a University Professor of Environmental Science and Exploration at George Mason University. He works on biodiversity and conservation, and he has worked in the Amazon since 1965.
Download the event brochure:
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 7-8:30 p.m., Free admission No reservations needed
at Anheuser-Busch Theater, The Living World
Presenting: The Land of Cinnamon and Gold: 500 Years of Amazon Science and Exploration
Featured speaker: Thomas Lovejoy is a University Professor of Environmental Science and Exploration at George Mason University. He works on biodiversity and conservation, and he has worked in the Amazon since 1965.
Download the event brochure:
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Conservation Conversation Series is co-sponsored by the Saint Louis Zoo and The Academy of Science-St. Louis. For information on this event, visit stlzoo.org or academyofsciencestl.org, or call (314) 646-4544.
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!
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WEBSTER GROVES NATURE STUDY SOCIETY
Membership Application/Renewal – September 1st to August 31st
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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