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Wild Ones & Michigan Audubon: Partnering for Native Plants and Birds

Posted on Apr 22nd, 2025Apr 23, 2025 | Partners

Wild Ones is excited to announce a new partnership with Michigan Audubon, a like-minded organization dedicated to bird conservation through habitat restoration and education. With 13 Wild Ones chapters across Michigan, we see firsthand how native plants play a crucial role in supporting birds and other wildlife. By working together, we can amplify our shared […] Continue reading "Wild Ones & Michigan Audubon: Partnering for Native Plants and Birds "

The Tragedy of the Hyacinth

Posted on Apr 21st, 2025Apr 20, 2025 | Rethink The Garden Icons

What if we stopped planting imported ornamentals by default? This blog unpacks the colonial roots of garden icons like the hyacinth—and offers powerful native alternatives that restore spring ephemerals, honor Indigenous knowledge, and reconnect our yards to North American ecosystems. Continue reading "The Tragedy of the Hyacinth"

Wild Ones & Nurture Natives: A Powerful Partnership for the Future

Posted on Apr 15th, 2025Apr 17, 2025 | Partners

At Wild Ones, we believe that connecting people and native plants is the key to a healthier planet. That’s why we are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Nurture Natives, an inspiring youth-led nonprofit dedicated to environmental advocacy and biodiversity restoration. This collaboration, started with the Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay Chapter, will bring together […] Continue reading "Wild Ones & Nurture Natives: A Powerful Partnership for the Future"

Growing Minds and Gardens: The Mental Health Benefits of Gardening with Native Plants

Posted on Apr 14th, 2025Mar 23, 2025 | General

Gardening with native plants boosts kids’ mental health, encourages outdoor play, and builds a lasting connection to nature. From supporting local wildlife to practicing mindfulness, native plant gardens offer hands-on learning and emotional growth. Discover how to turn your backyard into a powerful tool for youth well-being and environmental stewardship. Continue reading "Growing Minds and Gardens: The Mental Health Benefits of Gardening with Native Plants"

Member Garden: Time-Warped Gardens

Posted on Apr 7th, 2025Apr 7, 2025 | Member Garden

With an acre nestled in the gentle hills of an unincorporated area north of Chicago, Kathy Hamill and her partner, Teece Bowman, could have left their property to be just another massive lawn. But thanks to an epiphany that came with a volunteer project in their neighborhood, they decided to restore their landscape to a […] Continue reading "Member Garden: Time-Warped Gardens"

March 2025 Native Plant News

Posted on Mar 27th, 2025Mar 27, 2025 | Native Plant News

March Native Plant News explores the power of local action and global trends in native plant conservation. Discover Missouri’s inventive tree buyback program targeting invasive Bradford pears, and read the remarkable tale of Hawaii’s Ka Palupalu o Kanaloa—once thought extinct, now slowly rebounding. Texas celebrates a landmark native plant partnership with H-E-B stores, while Oregon pedals toward pollinator paradise with Portland Beecycle. Learn how global efforts combat desertification through native plant restoration, and meet California’s newly discovered, yet endangered manzanita. Finally, examine a sobering national study revealing a 22% drop in butterfly populations—and how planting native species can help. Continue reading "March 2025 Native Plant News"

Strengthen the Native Landscaping Movement by Supporting Indigenous Voices

Posted on Mar 24th, 2025Apr 14, 2025 | National News

Honoring Indigenous Voices in the Native Plant Movement No conversation about native plants is complete without recognizing the voices of the Indigenous peoples who have lived in harmony with them for thousands of years. At Wild Ones, we recognize the importance of honoring these voices, and we are committed to doing more to support Indigenous communities. Through […] Continue reading "Strengthen the Native Landscaping Movement by Supporting Indigenous Voices"

A Two-Eyed Seeing Approach to Native & Cultural Plants

Posted on Mar 24th, 2025Apr 15, 2025 | Wild Ones Presents

Discover how Indigenous knowledge and Western ecology intersect in Shayla Chalifoux’s presentation on Two-Eyed Seeing. Learn about native plants, seed propagation, and cultural connections to the land. Watch the talk and explore a Q&A with Shayla. Continue reading "A Two-Eyed Seeing Approach to Native & Cultural Plants"

Wild Ones Joins 1% for the Planet: A New Opportunity for Businesses to Make an Impact

Posted on Mar 11th, 2025Mar 8, 2025 | Partners

We are thrilled to announce that Wild Ones has joined 1% for the Planet as an environmental partner! This partnership not only amplifies our ability to make a difference but also invites businesses to take an active role in protecting and restoring native landscapes. What Is 1% for the Planet? Founded in 2002 by Yvon […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Joins 1% for the Planet: A New Opportunity for Businesses to Make an Impact "

Native Plants for Urban Balconies

Posted on Mar 10th, 2025Mar 23, 2025 | General

Frustrated by urban plant choices, botanist Jeremie Fant sets out to create a thriving native plant container garden on his balcony. Through trial and error over 15 years, he discovered what works—and what doesn’t. Explore his journey, top-performing native plants, and tips for growing native species in small urban spaces. Continue reading "Native Plants for Urban Balconies"