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Stepping Up for Monarchs: How to Get Involved in Miles for Monarchs

| Partners

Are you ready to run, walk, bike, swim, roll, or paddle and take meaningful steps toward monarch butterfly conservation? The Miles for Monarchs event presents a unique opportunity to make a real difference while embracing a physical challenge. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking to get moving for a cause, here’s your comprehensive […] Continue reading "Stepping Up for Monarchs: How to Get Involved in Miles for Monarchs"

Live Webinar “Creating and Managing Landscapes for Native Bees” with Heather Holm on Oct 12th at 6 PM (CT)

| General

Learn about pollen specialists, the presentation of floral resources, and how the physical characteristics of bees can influence their effectiveness as pollinators. Heather will also discuss ways to manage landscapes to enhance bee diversity, plant selection considerations, and ultimately how to think like a bee! Please note that this webinar will be live only. Live webinars […] Continue reading "Live Webinar “Creating and Managing Landscapes for Native Bees” with Heather Holm on Oct 12th at 6 PM (CT)"

Book Review: “Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design” by Benjamin Vogt

| Book Review

By Matthew Montoya Rush With a storied career in designing and writing about native and home landscapes, Benjamin Vogt’s newest book provides insight into the biodiversity of American prairies and sage advice on how to mimic these complex environments in urban and home gardens. Continue reading "Book Review: “Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design” by Benjamin Vogt"

What to do when the ‘weed police’ knock on your door

| National News

In January, the Wild Lawyers published a model code to help address the ongoing issue of municipalities misunderstanding native plantings and their benefit to landscapes.  The purpose of these model regulations (found here) is to establish codified minimum standards for the design, installation and maintenance of landscaped areas that require the use of appropriate native […] Continue reading "What to do when the ‘weed police’ knock on your door"

Save the Date for Wild Ones Annual Member Meeting on March 23rd

| National News

Save the date! Wild Ones Annual Membership Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, March 23, 2023, 6-7 p.m. Central Time and will be accessible here: https://members.wildones.org/annual-member-meeting/. We encourage you to attend! The annual meeting of the members is an opportunity for Wild Ones members to learn about the organization, review performance reports and recognize […] Continue reading "Save the Date for Wild Ones Annual Member Meeting on March 23rd"