Announcements

Teaching Missouri's Children to Plant American Grant Program 

Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc., has been blessed with a gift for a project and have chosen Grants for Children's Garden Clubs in Missouri.

1. The amount of the grant will depend on the number of youth participants and the project outlined in the application.  Award amount up to $300.

2. Available to new and existing children's clubs sponsored by garden clubs of Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc.

3. Consideration given to a one-time event sponsored and carried out by a carden club in the Federation where there is no children's garden Club.

4. Grants available until fund is exhausted.

5. Report results in 6 months.

So, apply for the Children’s Grant Program titled “Teaching Missouri’s Children to Plant America”, to help fund your program. Our members generously voted at convention to match the monies we had been given that started the grant. So, we have money to spend to support your new Children’s Programs! But you must apply!

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Native Plant Database Info: -

For a native plant database, Top Ten native plant lists, a resource guide to suppliers of native plant products and services, and many other native plant resources, visit www.grownative.org

Missouri Wildflower Resolutions -

FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS OF MISSOURI, INC

MISSOURI WILDFLOWER RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, an objective of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc., is to aid in the protection and conservation of our natural resources, and to cooperate with other agencies furthering the interests of Horticulture and Conservation, be it RESOLVED:

1. That any plant listed as Critically Imperiled or Imperiled Status as identified by the Department of Conservation under Constitutional authority rule 3CSR10-4.111 of the Wildlife Code of Missouri be protected: Never to be picked, dug, seeds removed, or shown in flower shows at any time.

2. Critically Imperiled or Imperiled plant species should never be picked, dug, seed removed or shown in flower shows at any time, even though they are not rare or endangered, recognizing that these plants will not survive transplanting.

CRITICALLY IMPERILED (S1) INDICATES IMPERILED IN THE NATION OR STATE BECAUSE OF EXTREME RARITY OR BECAUSE OF SOME FACTOR/S MAKING IT ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE TO EXTIRPATION FROM THE STATE (5 PER 1,000).

IMPERILED (S2) BECAUSE OF ITS RARITY OR SOME FACTOR/S MAKING IT VERY VULNERABLE TO EXTIRPATION FROM THE STATE (6 PER 1,000).

3. That any plant not listed may be shown in flower shows, cut dug or seeds collected with utmost care and concern, in accordance with #4 below; and only if locally abundant, such that the taking of the plants does not visually or ecologically impair the population.

4. That NONE of the flora on public property be dug, cut, plucked, pulled or taken or possessed in any manner; and that no plant on private property be dug, cut or seeds collected without the consent of the property owner.

5. Collecting or possessing wild plants or seeds must be authorized by a Letter of Authorization for Plant Collecting Permit by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

6. That no wild-collected native plants be purchased from nurseries for display or planting so that unethical collecting for commercial purposes will be discouraged.

7. That each district shall, with the advice of the Federation’s Conservation Chairman, take whatever action it deems feasible to protect in specific areas, rare flora of limited range, including cooperation with the Missouri Native Plant Society and The Nature Conservancy, and in otherwise protecting its flora in its native habitat.

Adopted by the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc. (FGCM) in 2010.

Where to Find the Updated List for Missouri Wildflowers:

Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc. fgcmo.org

Missouri Conservation Department mdc.mo.gov

Missouri Plants of Conservation Concern

This site shows photos and line drawings of plants as well as listed scientific and common names.

United States Wildflowers uswildflowers.com

US Fish and Wildlife Service

usfws: Endangered Species in Missouri/State and County Lists

wildflower.org

Lady Bird Johnson’s Wildflower Center – A great source for finding the scientific and common names and pictures of wildflowers.

Missourians For Monarchs -

https://monarchjointventure.org/ 

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Walmart Community Giving Program -

This money can be applied for various things, and for the clubs that would like monetary help to keep their Blue Star Memorials upgraded with flowers, shrubs, mulch, etc...

Not all Walmart Locations may participate in this program.  The best method would be to approach the location, and speak to the store manager.  Some clubs have had much success with this program!