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.

October 2026

Saturday October 10, 10am–3pm, Chestnut Festival at the Horticulture & Agri forestry at 10 Research Center Rd, New Franklin. Thank you to all who have already volunteered! Set up is at 9am. Others are welcome to come enjoy the festival!

Monday October 12 Hawthorn Meeting and Harvest Fest 6pm at Elena’s. Join us at our annual Hawthorn Harvest Fest & short business meeting at 2815 N. Oakland Gravel Road. Call Elena at 573-999-6123 if you have any trouble finding her house. We are all bringing a dish based on Indigenous Food to share. In the past people have brought venison, corn-based foods, pumpkin-based foods, pawpaw bread, and persimmon bread. There are so many options including popcorn. If you can’t think of anything to bring, come anyway because there is always plenty of food. Cindy will bring a craft for all to enjoy!

October 12 Meeting Agenda

• Treasurer’s Report
• State Rep Report — (a) state MONPS will remove names one month after membership expiration. (b) Encourage all members to attend the state trips. (c) State MONPS board wants to know what members want. Considering hiring a consultant.
• Grant Committee
• Plant Sales — Chestnut Festival October 10, 10am–3pm
• Speakers/Activities December 8
• Planned Hikes/Get Togethers
• Mentoring Program
• Elections in December for Chapter President & Secretary

Thursday October 15, 11:30 a.m. Hawthorn Third Thursday Lunch, Love Coffee at 15 Business Loop. This event is open to any and all, so please bring family and friends. We discuss native plants and members exchange seeds.

Friday October 23 - Adopt a Spot 9–11 am. 3601 S Providence Rd, Columbia Mo. Park behind the rain garden area. Located at the 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 & work gloves. There are lots of seeds to collect if anyone is interested.

November 2026

Saturday November 7, 5:30 pm 8:00 pm - Greenbelt Land Trust Deep Roots Dinner. Poehlmann Center at MU Bradford Farm, 4968 S. Rangeline Rd., Columbia. Food, Music, catered dinner and a silent auction. https://greenbeltmissouri.org/getinvolved

Thursday November 19, 11:30 a.m. Hawthorn Third Thursday Lunch, Love Coffee at 15 Business Loop. This event is open to any and all, so please bring family and friends. We discuss native plants and members exchange seeds.

December 2026

December 8 - Next Meeting. Elections for Chapter President & Secretary

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Becky would like everyone to know that if you are interested you can drop off pots for her to use for our nursery plants and you can contact her to make an appointment to get plants at the Hawthorn nursery near Ashland. Contact Becky at beckyerick711@gmail.com to set up an appointment and to get directions.

Nadia would like to invite everyone to participate in the Native and Specialty Crops Program’s Native Plant Academy, a 4-class program to be offered in Jefferson City. The Academy is a partnership between Lincoln University, the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Jefferson City Community Garden. Attendance certificates will be provided upon request to those attending all classes. Beverages and treats prepared with native edible plants will be provided. To register, please go to: https://www.lincolnu.edu/events/2025/11/native-plant-academy1.html