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"
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! 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"
Wild Ones depends on the generous support of our members and friends like you to raise public awareness of the essential role native plants play in sustaining ecosystems and to inspire both individual and collective action to change the landscapes of the future! We proudly share the names of those who contributed to the Wild […] Continue reading "Members and Friends Support Wild Ones 2022 Annual Appeal"
Update: This position has been filled! Meet the Staff Overview The Education and Program Coordinator is responsible for Wild Ones education and program strategy and efforts. Continue reading "Wild Ones Is Hiring for an Education and Program Coordinator"
