Stop by for a few minutes or a few hours. Just a bit of time to connect with other industry professionals, talk shop, talk families, look at plants, have a snack, pet the dogs........ This is a "social hour" with no agenda.

We just want to see your smiling face :)

12340 Eckelmann Lane, Des Peres, MO 63131

We look forward to seeing you!

Landscape Photography with Kim Dillon of St. Louis Homes + Lifestyle

Monday 07/13/26 from 5PM-7PM

St. Louis County Library - Clark Family Branch - Room B - 1640 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131

Social hour to follow at Sportsman’s Park - 9901 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO 63124

LNAGSL Member: $10 Non-Member: $20 Students: Free

Proceeds go to the John L. Masek Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship

RSVP HERE

This class is designed for photographers with beginner to intermediate experience who want to take more intentional, impactful photos.

Bring any camera you'd like help with, including your smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless camera, or point-and-shoot. We'll cover camera settings, practical shooting techniques, and tips for getting the most out of the equipment you already own.

During the class, Kim will share examples on the projector, break down how each image was created, and explain the settings, composition, and techniques used to achieve the final result. Then we'll head outside for hands-on practice and apply what we've learned in real-world situations (weather permitting!)

Topics we'll cover include:

Camera settings and when to use them

Smartphone photography tips and tricks

Composition and framing techniques

How to make a scene stand out

Understanding light and how it affects your photos

Kim Dillion’s Bio:

Photography has been at the heart of Kim Dillon's career for 25 years. After studying both photography and graphic design in college, she began her career as a graphic designer and editorial photographer for Smith Mountain Laker Magazine in Virginia. It was there that she photographed her first garden, a project that sparked a new passion and became her speciality. 

For the past 15 years, Kim has specialized in photographing gardens, landscapes, and outdoor living spaces for landscape designers, gardeners, and publications including St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles magazine. She believes photography and design naturally go hand in hand, and she brings both disciplines to every project, creating images that are visually compelling and thoughtfully composed.

Kim enjoys sharing her knowledge with others, helping all skill levels learn to see light, composition, and beauty in the world around them.

Dan Billman will lead us on a two hour walk that focuses on trees, diseases, treatments, and what trees we can plant to avoid issues. 

We will have water/drinks and light snacks at the start of the walk.

$20 per member $30 for non members $0 Students

RSVP is required HERE

Lindenwood University Campus

Meeting location and additional details will be sent the week before the walk.

Tour the greenhouses at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Join LNAGSL and horticulturist Evy Wolfe for a tour of the facilities. We will also be awarding the John L. Masek Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship to our four spring 2026 recipients.

Following the tour we will be meeting up around 6pm for networking, drinks, and food.

Fallon’s Bar and Grill 9200 Olive Blvd #116 Olivette, MO 63132 (We need a head count for Fallon’s so if you plan on joining, please RSVP)

Student tours are free.

Members Tour - $5

Non-Member Tour - $10

Click HERE to RSVP by Wednesday, March 4th.

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center at 

975 N. Warson Rd, St Louis, MO 63132

Parking is available on the east side of the building. Look for signs indicating visitor parking near the front of the building. If all visitor spots are taken, then please park in any other spot in the lot. Walk toward the circle drive and the Kemper Water Garden to access the main entrance for check-in.

Scholarships will be awarded in the main lobby after the tour.

***For the tour*** Eeveryone needs to wear closed-toe shoes in case we enter any lab spaces. Photos are allowed, but not in certain areas. The tour guide will let us know when we are entering those areas. 

2026 SiteOne University St. Louis

February 19, 2026 * 7:00 AM-5:30 PM

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel-Chesterfield

16625 Swingley Rd

Chesterfield, MO 63017

View agenda and register:
SiteOne.com/2026StLouisU

7th Annual Ritter Perennials New Plant Presentation!!!!
Be the first to see Ritter’s NEW Plants for 2026.

Please feel free to bring as many designers or installers from your company that might be interested.

When- Thursday January 29, 2026

Where- The Lodge Des Peres
             1050 Des Peres Road
             Des Peres, MO 63131

Time- 1pm

Please RSVP by January 23rd so we can provide snacks.

hello@ritterperennials.com