Wild Ones Seedlings & Chapters Make Headlines

Posted on | National News

Wild Ones chapters continue to make headlines through advocacy efforts, educational programming, conservation partnerships, and community-based restoration initiatives. From television interviews and NPR features to legislative testimony and Bird City designations, local chapters across the country are helping advance native plant awareness while demonstrating the growing impact of grassroots conservation leadership. Continue reading "Wild Ones Seedlings & Chapters Make Headlines"

May Native Plant News

By Gina Bartleson | Posted on | Native Plant News

From invasive species removal and prescribed fire recovery to pollinator drought concerns and rare plant conservation, this month’s Native Plant News highlights stories shaping native landscapes across the country and the growing efforts to protect biodiversity through restoration, stewardship, and community action. Continue reading "May Native Plant News"

April Native Plant News

By Gina Bartleson | Posted on | Native Plant News

This month’s Native Plant News highlights research showing old-growth forests store far more carbon than managed forests, an Illinois prairie remnant protected for restoration, Iowa findings on how pollinators sustain plant diversity, why straight native species often outperform cultivars for bees, Wisconsin’s spread of invasive lesser celandine, Florida’s use of native plants to cut costs and beautify downtown spaces, and the early-season value of pussy willow for pollinators. Continue reading "April Native Plant News"

Trees are the Answer

Posted on | Book Review

Discover books about trees, forests, and tree ecology in this Wild Ones reading list. From Tallamy’s "The Nature of Oaks" to Diana Beresford-Kroeger’s "To Speak for the Trees," these titles explore how trees support wildlife, strengthen ecosystems, and shape the landscapes around us. Continue reading "Trees are the Answer"

Keystone Trees

Posted on | General

All native trees matter, but some matter more than most. Keystone species support disproportionately more wildlife than other species. When it comes to trees, their degree of influence on food webs, structure, and ecosystem function is important in almost every terrestrial ecosystem. Furthermore, because trees live for decades or centuries, they become long-term anchors for […] Continue reading "Keystone Trees"

What Is Wild and Why It Matters: Free Webinar with Rick Darke on Native Plant Landscapes

Posted on | Wild Ones Presents

Join award-winning author, photographer, and educator Rick Darke for a webinar presented by Homegrown National Park and Wild Ones. In "What Is Wild and Why It Matters," you’ll discover how inviting a bit of authentic wildness can create a vibrant landscape that sustains you and local biodiversity. Continue reading "What Is Wild and Why It Matters: Free Webinar with Rick Darke on Native Plant Landscapes"