On October 21, Join Wild Ones and experts from Bat Conservation International to explore how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape choices can help support North America’s night flyers. Continue reading "Bats in the Backyard"
On September 16th- Learn how to convert lawn into a native meadow with Sara Weaner Cooper. Explore site preparation, planting, management, challenges, and realistic expectations. Continue reading "From Lawn to Meadow"
On August 19th- Join ecologist Shaun McCoshum, PhD, to learn how nesting sites, shelter, water, soil, and other resources can transform a yard into a functioning ecosystem that supports biodiversity throughout the year. Continue reading "The Ecology of Home: Creating Habitat That Works"
From shrinking national monuments and protecting freshwater wetlands to restoring prairie corridors, planting roadside milkweed and documenting rare native plants, this month’s Native Plant News explores conservation progress and challenges across the country. Continue reading "July Native Plant News"
Mosquitoes are among the most frustrating challenges faced by individuals seeking to enjoy and steward their outdoor spaces. At the same time, growing awareness of insect declines has raised important questions about the ecological consequences of many common mosquito control practices. Continue reading "Mosquitoes Hate This One Weird Bucket"
From protecting endangered pollinators and restoring longleaf pine forests to conserving native prairies and safeguarding carbon-rich salt marshes, this month's Native Plant News explores the latest conservation successes and challenges facing native ecosystems. Continue reading "June Native Plant News"
Award-winning photographer David Silsbee shares what makes a photo stand out, why some of the best images are the ones you weren't looking for, and how photographing native plants has changed the way he sees beauty in the landscape. Continue reading "Through the Lens of Native Landscapes: A Q&A with Photographer David Silsbee"
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"
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"
Lorraine Johnson offers a practical conversation on navigating HOA rules, addressing neighbor concerns, and fostering community conversations about native plant gardening and ecological landscapes. Continue reading "How to Talk to Your Neighbors (and Your HOA) About Your Garden"