SierraScape February - March 2003
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Topic of March 27, 2003 Joint Meeting with the EMG and St. Louis Audubon Society

"Native Landscaping for Wildlife and People: How to Use Native Midwestern Plants to Beautify Your Property and Benefit Wildlife", was just published this past Spring by the Missouri Department of Conservation under the authorship of Dave Tylka. The book is an essential tool for anyone interested in trading the typical exotic species-filled, energy-consuming home landscape for one that benefits our native wildlife, saves energy, and feeds your spirit. Dave will provide an overview of the book including the awesome photos, the easy step-by-step instructions, and handy tables of native plant species. Copies of the book will be available for sale before and after the presentation.

Dave Tylka is a biology professor at St. Louis Community College at Meramec. Prior to teaching, Dave spent 14 years as a wildlife biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation. He has served on the board of directors of several conservation organizations and in 2001 was elected to the Audubon Society National Board.

The meeting will be held at 7:30 on Thursday, March 27 at Litzsinger School (1 mile south of I 40) All are welcome to meet the speaker for dinner anytime after 5:30 at Elsah's Landing in Plaza Frontenac.