What do your first steps for Miles for Monarchs conservation look like? Are you stepping outdoors onto a porch? A deck? A stairwell? A stoop? Does your path lead you along city streets, through suburban neighborhoods, or down country lanes? Are you out before the sun rises, moving through the midday heat, or enjoying the […] Continue reading "If you plant it, they will come… "
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"
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)"
A native garden is a work in progress, Dave Neu says, with the plants teaching you where they want to be. Continue reading "Member Garden: David Neu"
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"
In the middle of an urban-dominant environment, the home of Wendy Gochenaur provides a small, yet impactful oasis for wildlife to congregate and thrive. With over 95 native plant species, Wendy’s yard provides sanctuary for pollinators, birds and snakes. Continue reading "Member Garden: Wendy Gochenaur"
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"
“We have turned 54% of the lower 48 states into a matrix of cities, suburbs, roads, airports, power and pipelines, shopping centers, golf courses, infrastructure, and isolated habitat fragments, with 41% more of the U.S. into various forms of agriculture. That’s right: we humans have taken 95% of the natural world and made it unnatural,” […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Awards $9,870 in Seeds for Education Grant Funds to 24 Youth-Serving Organizations in 17 States and the District of Columbia"