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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"

March Native Plant News

By Gina Bartleson | Posted on | Native Plant News

This month’s Native Plant News highlights a newly discovered Texas bee tied to purple sage, prairie restoration efforts in Missouri, a major land return to Indigenous stewardship in New York, large-scale grassland restoration in Tennessee, the spread of invasive knapweed, forest recovery work in Idaho, and a statewide program in Pennsylvania replacing invasive plants with native species. Continue reading "March Native Plant News"

Announcing the 2026 Wild Ones Seeds for Education Grant Awardees

Posted on | Seeds for Education

Wild Ones is pleased to announce that its 2026 Seeds for Education Grant program has awarded $10,000 to 22 organizations across 17 states. This year’s awardees represent schools, tribes, nonprofits, science centers, and youth organizations across the country, all working to connect young people with native plants and natural landscapes through hands-on learning. Continue reading "Announcing the 2026 Wild Ones Seeds for Education Grant Awardees"