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Demonstration garden beautifies area, teaches others about native plants

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Residents of the North Capitol Hill neighborhood in Denver have noticed a lot of activity at the Denver Turnverein. Founded in 1865, the Denver Turnverein is a member-supported nonprofit focused on the educational, social and physical benefits of dancing. Under normal circumstances, the building would be filled nightly with music and dancers. In the age […] Continue reading "Demonstration garden beautifies area, teaches others about native plants"

2020 Photo Contest Winners

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By entering their photographs in our photo contest, photographers are helping Wild Ones further its mission. Wild Ones may use contest photos in Wild Ones publications, promotional materials, presentations and on the Wild Ones websites so that others may be inspired to learn about native plants and natural landscaping.   Continue reading "2020 Photo Contest Winners"

Annual Member Meeting Recording Available

| General, National News

The Wild Ones Annual Member Meeting was held virtually last Saturday, September 19th. If you didn’t get a chance to join us live, a video recording of the meeting is available now on the Member’s website. Meet the Wild Ones Board of Directors and staff, preview the new professionally designed residential native garden plans funded […] Continue reading "Annual Member Meeting Recording Available"

Wild Ones Journal Wins APEX Award!

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The Wild Ones Journal just won a 2020 APEX Award for Publication Excellence! This is an annual competition for corporate and nonprofit publishers, editors, writers and designers who create print, web, electronic, and social media. Winners were selected from 1,183 entries in 12 major categories. (The Journal‘s award is in the “Magazines, Journals, & Tabloids-Green” category.) Continue reading "Wild Ones Journal Wins APEX Award!"

Tim Lewis Has Passed Away

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Tim Lewis, former Wild Ones National Board President, has passed away. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tim Lewis on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Tim served as the Wild Ones National Board President from 2010 to 2016 and as the Rock River Valley Chapter president for many years. Tim was […] Continue reading "Tim Lewis Has Passed Away"