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

Saturday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. We’ll visit the property of member Marcia Baumgartner and
put our tree identification skills to the test. In case of bad weather, alternate date is March 29.

Tuesday, April 22, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Callery Pear Buyback event at Audubon Trails Nature Center.
Cut down a Callery pear and register to receive a free tree. Registration opens March 17 and
closes April 17, on the Missouri Invasive Plant Council website, moinvasives.org; participation
is limited to 25 households. On the 22nd, we’ll hand out trees to registered participants and
provide additional information about invasive species.

Tuesday, April 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Walkabout at Kaintuck Hollow, near Newburg. Directions will
be emailed closer to the date.

Thursday, May 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. “Growing Where We Are: Native Plantings for Modern
Landscapes”, presented by Missouri Prairie Foundation’s Lilly Germeroth at the Phelps County
Courthouse.

Saturday, May 17, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Spring Native Plant Sale at the Saturday Rolla
Farmers Market, Big Lots parking lot (1001 S. Bishop). Please spread the word to your friends
and neighbors! We’ll also be educating about the importance of native plants. Volunteers
needed – contact Pam.

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