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"
Wild Ones Lifetime Honorary Director Dr. Doug Tallamy spends an evening discussing why we are ‘Natures Best Hope.’ Continue reading "Wild Ones Presents “Nature’s Best Hope” by Dr. Doug Tallamy"
Slow and steady. Just like the tortoise that won the race with the hare in the children’s story, Katharin Mason-Wolf knows that slow and steady is often the best way to add native landscaping to your yard or gardens. Continue reading "Member Garden: Katharin Mason-Wolf"
Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are enchanting beetles that light up summer evenings. They thrive in moist soils and decaying organic matter. Unfortunately, their populations are declining due to various factors. Learn how to create a firefly-friendly habitat in your yard and help preserve their magical glow. Continue reading "Fireflies light up our lives "
In keeping with public health codes, Wild Ones is making every effort to ensure that the national office staff remains safe during the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading "Announcement- Renewing Your Membership via Mail"
Melinda Chamberlain Dietrich says she started planting native plants for a simple reason: They were pretty. Continue reading "Member Garden: Melinda Chamberlain Dietrich"
During the live meeting, the Wild Ones board and staff presented important news about Wild Ones and how, as an organization, we are making an impact on the environment. They presented an update on the 2019-2021 Strategic Plan, our financial situation, accomplishments, and next steps. Continue reading "Wild Ones Annual Meeting webinar Oct. 12"
There are native plant enthusiasts and then there is Theo Witsell, who undoubtedly is one of the few who can sight identify nearly 600 species on Arkansas’ rare native plants list. Continue reading "Member Garden: Theo Witsell"
Sue Leahy admits she knew nothing about native plants, and says she wasn’t even much of a gardener in 2007. Continue reading "Member Garden: Sue Leahy"
Photo: “The Secret Butterfly Garden”, Seeds for Education awardee – Graham Elementary and Middle Schools, Columbus, OH Since 1997, the Wild Ones Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education grant program has been connecting thousands of children with nature from preschool to high school. Garden projects need to be learner-based, hands-on and incorporate ecological concepts. Children must […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Awards 10 Seeds for Education Grants"