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Book Review: Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion

In Night Magic, Leigh Ann Henion invites readers to rediscover the beauty and importance of darkness. From fireflies to bioluminescent fungi, her nighttime adventures highlight what’s lost to light pollution — and why it matters. A lyrical blend of science and wonder, this book rekindles awe for the overlooked half of Earth’s daily rhythm. Continue reading "Book Review: Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion"

Member Garden: A Garden Grows in Chicago

A buzzing, thriving native plant garden supporting pollinators in the heart of a major city — it may sound like an oxymoron, but it’s not. As Jessica Glowinski Garfield discovered, small urban gardens can host a myriad of bees, birds and butterflies while also overcoming challenging conditions with native plants. And it’s not just her […] Continue reading "Member Garden: A Garden Grows in Chicago"

May 2025 Native Plant News

May Native Plant News highlights innovative restoration and conservation projects across the U.S. Discover strategies to control toxic poison hemlock invasions, and restoration efforts along the Colorado River by the Quechan Tribe. Learn how Cook County is addressing native seed shortages, the changing bloom times of trilliums in Pennsylvania, medicinal plant research in California, and the effectiveness of diverse flower strips in pest control. Continue reading "May 2025 Native Plant News"

10 Beginner-Friendly Native Plants for Your Garden

If you’re just starting out with native plants, you might be overwhelmed by the options. Thankfully, some native plants are incredibly forgiving, widely adaptable, and easy to grow. Here’s a curated list of ten widely adaptable species. These selections are known for their broad geographic native range, are generally widely available for purchase and generally […] Continue reading "10 Beginner-Friendly Native Plants for Your Garden"

Major Environmental Agencies Facing Budget Cuts in FY2026

Wild Ones remains steadfast in our mission to promote biodiversity and sustainable native landscaping practices. As new legislative proposals and policy discussions emerge at local, state, and federal levels, our members and chapters are naturally eager to voice their support or concerns. We are currently developing a national advocacy framework to better support and equip […] Continue reading "Major Environmental Agencies Facing Budget Cuts in FY2026"