Paradoxa Chapter is based in Rolla. Our name refers to Echinacea paradoxa (yellow coneflower), the only member of the “purple coneflower” genus with yellow ray flowers, endemic to the Ozarks. Our goals are to improve our skill in identifying plants, from seedling through fruiting stages, as well as learning their habitats; to become more familiar with scientific names and botanical terminology; and to promote conservation of native plants. Our members vary in their levels of expertise, but all share a desire to learn. Currently, we schedule at least four botany walk-abouts during the year, with additional field trips, workshops, and programs as determined by the interests of our members. In addition, a group of us meet on Thursday mornings at Audubon Trails Nature Center in Rolla and walk the trail through woodland and prairie habitats, documenting species in bloom and population size.

Upcoming Events

Monday, June 15, 6:30-8:00 p.m.: Walkabout at Treva & Jeff Imes property near Vichy. Should be clear skies and cooler temperatures. Treva says to come earlier if you want. Boots are advised as the ground may be muddy, also BUG SPRAY!

Thursday, July 2, 6:30-8:00 p.m.: Walkabout at Triangle Prairie. Triangle Prairie is about 20 minutes south of Rolla off Highway 72. Check out their Facebook page! The owner, John Cable, will mow a path for us. Let me know if you plan to come and I’ll send you the address.

Saturday, August 8, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon: Missouri Wildflower Nursery Tour. Merv Wallace will show us how they grow native plants from seed. If you’re coming from the Rolla area, we’ll plan to carpool. Please let me (paradoxarolla@gmail.com) know if you plan to come as the nursery isn’t normally open on Saturdays in August. Merv will be coming in just for us, so I want to make sure there’s enough interest to make it worth his while.

For more information about events, or to be added to our email notification list, please contact Pam at the address below.

Contact Us
Pam Barnabee
paradoxarolla@gmail.com

Favorite Places
Audubon Trails Nature Center
Bohigian Conservation Area (Mill Creek)
Kaintuck Hollow Trail
Lane Spring Recreation Area
Maramec Spring Park
Marguerite Bray Conservation Area
St. James Park Glade (Plant List)
Spring Creek Gap Conservation Area