Hawthorn Chapter
of the Missouri Native Plant Society

Activities

Our regular meeting time is the second Monday of the month at 6:00pm when we meet via Zoom and 6:30pm when we meet in person.

Social lunches are third Thursdays each month at 11:30am.

May 2026

May 15 - Friday - Adopt a Spot 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Spring Clean-up. 3601 S Providence Rd, Columbia Mo. Park behind the rain garden area. Located at the closed recycling center just north of Panera on the feeder road. We will weed. All are welcome including kiddos, friends and acquaintances. Bring your own tools.

May 16 - 9:00am - 100 Acre woods tour - Rain date May 17 9:00 am Directions: From US 63 N turn east on Pinnacles Rd. After passing the entrance to Pinnacles Youth Park, continue another 1.25 miles. Parking will be along the gravel road. Please note: This property is not open to the public without permission.

May 21 - Thursday at 11:30 Hawthorn Lunch get-together. Love Coffee at 15 E. Business Loop 70 in Columbia. They have an extensive breakfast and lunch menu and our purchases support job skills for individuals with disabilities. Here is the website to check out the menu: https://www.columbialovecoffee.org/ This event is open to any and all, so please bring family and friends. We discuss native plants and members exchange seeds.

May 29 - Friday - Adopt a Spot 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Spring Clean-up. 3601 S Providence Rd, Columbia Mo. Park behind the rain garden area. Located at the closed recycling center just north of Panera on the feeder road. We will weed. All are welcome including kiddos, friends and acquaintances. Bring your own tools.

July 2026

June 8 Hawthorn Meeting Location TBD

June 12 Adopt a Spot 9-11

June 18 Hawthorn Lunch

June 19-21 MONPS Summer Field Trip to remnant prairies in the Sedalia area - This is a great opportunity!

June mosey - TBD.