Advocacy Archives - Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes

Major Environmental Agencies Facing Budget Cuts in FY2026

Posted on May 15th, 2025 | Advocacy

Wild Ones remains steadfast in our mission to promote biodiversity and sustainable native landscaping practices. As new legislative proposals and policy discussions emerge at local, state, and federal levels, our members and chapters are naturally eager to voice their support or concerns. We are currently developing a national advocacy framework to better support and equip […] Continue reading "Major Environmental Agencies Facing Budget Cuts in FY2026"

Support the Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank and Secure Our Native Seed Supply

Posted on Dec 17th, 2024Dec 24, 2024 | Advocacy

Wild Ones members and supporters understand that native plants are essential to building resilient ecosystems and restoring biodiversity. Today, we have an urgent opportunity to ensure that the Mid-Atlantic region has the native seed supply we need to support these efforts—and we need your help before January 20th! Continue reading "Support the Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank and Secure Our Native Seed Supply"

What Do I Tell My Neighbor? A Lesson from Lorrie Otto

Posted on Sep 9th, 2024Sep 17, 2024 | Advocacy

What do you say to a neighbor who sees your native garden as 'weeds'? Be sorry, but not for your plants. Be sorry for those who can't see the beauty in restoring our land, the songbirds, butterflies, and the delicate balance of nature. Continue reading "What Do I Tell My Neighbor? A Lesson from Lorrie Otto"

New Jersey Gateway Chapter Leads with Native Plant Ordinance

Posted on Jun 3rd, 2024Sep 24, 2024 | Advocacy

As cities around the world grapple with environmental challenges, native plant ordinances serves as an example of forward-thinking urban planning. It's a testament to what communities can achieve when they prioritize the health of their ecosystems and the well-being of their residents. Continue reading "New Jersey Gateway Chapter Leads with Native Plant Ordinance"

Urgent Calls to Action on Pesticide Legislation

Posted on Nov 22nd, 2023Feb 16, 2024 | Advocacy

Pesticides contribute to biodiversity loss and habitat degradation, and many negatively impact human health. Congress is currently considering two pieces of legislation that address pesticide regulation. Continue reading "Urgent Calls to Action on Pesticide Legislation"

What To Do When the “Weed Police” Knock on Your Door

Posted on Apr 12th, 2023Mar 10, 2025 | Advocacy

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 is to establish codified minimum standards for the design, installation and maintenance of landscaped areas that require the use of appropriate native vegetation and […] Continue reading "What To Do When the “Weed Police” Knock on Your Door"

Weed Ordinances with Rosanne Plante

Posted on Mar 23rd, 2022Mar 3, 2025 | Advocacy, Wild Ones Presents

Join Iowa attorney and business professor Rosanne Plante as she explains what to do if the “Weed Police” knock on your door! Continue reading "Weed Ordinances with Rosanne Plante"

Conducting a Plant Rescue

Posted on Mar 23rd, 2011Mar 23, 2025 | Advocacy

Wild Ones members make an effort to save native plants that would otherwise be destroyed by a bulldozer because of land development. This bittersweet situation provides you the opportunity to retrieve plants for your landscape. Rules vary from chapter to chapter, but a code of ethics and liability waivers are required. Following are some guidelines. […] Continue reading "Conducting a Plant Rescue"

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