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Conservation Funding a Welcome Relief Amid Pollinator Declines

Monarch Joint Venture awards $400,000 to fund monarch butterfly and pollinator conservation projects across the U.S. including Wild Ones’ “Wild for Monarchs” Program Bees and other pollinators critical to global food security are disappearing at an alarming rate; even the iconic monarch butterfly, beloved across its trinational North American range, has only a 10% chance […] Continue reading "Conservation Funding a Welcome Relief Amid Pollinator Declines"

View the Recording of “Wild Ones Presents ‘Native Plants for Improving Soil Contamination'” with Speaker Eric Fuselier

This program goes in depth into how phytoremediation can be used to improve soil quality and covers a wide range of native plant species and contaminants, including petroleum, pesticides, heavy metals, and the emerging field of “phytomining,” an exciting new form of phytotechnology where heavy metals are reclaimed from the soil for reuse. Continue reading "View the Recording of “Wild Ones Presents ‘Native Plants for Improving Soil Contamination'” with Speaker Eric Fuselier"

Wild Ones Presents “Genetic Diversity and Plant Preservation” Featuring Neil Diboll

This webinar discusses plant genetic diversity and the role it plays in our gardens, landscapes, and natural areas. The divergence between the goals of horticulture and ecology creates a conundrum for the modern gardener, especially those committed to the preservation of plant species and the organisms that depend on them for survival. Neil Diboll is […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Presents “Genetic Diversity and Plant Preservation” Featuring Neil Diboll"

Wild Ones is Proud to Announce Larry Weaner as an Honorary Director

Wild Ones Natural Landscapers, Ltd., is proud to introduce Larry Weaner as a Wild Ones Honorary Director to serve a 2022 through 2025 term. Wild Ones honors and recognizes distinguished individuals who are respected and known for their expertise in fields of ecology, botany, plant science, horticulture, entomology, climate change, and conservation. Larry Weaner received […] Continue reading "Wild Ones is Proud to Announce Larry Weaner as an Honorary Director"

Wild Ones Board Member Matthew Ross Announced as New Executive Director of The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park

The board of directors at The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park recently announced the appointment of Wild Ones Board Member Matthew Ross as Executive Director, effective April 11, 2022. In this role, Matthew will provide leadership for all areas of operations and work closely with the board to forge both vision and strategy for […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Board Member Matthew Ross Announced as New Executive Director of The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park"