Education Archives - Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes

Don’t miss the Redfin article we’re featured in: “Start Your Sustainability Journey this Summer: 24 Eco-Friendly Home Design Ideas”

June 6th, 2022Nov 17, 2023 | Education

With the summer season about to begin, chances are you’ve heard about reducing water usage, limiting your electricity or air conditioning, and other eco-friendly practices you can take part in. But what does it mean to truly have a green home all year round – not just during the summer months? From sustainable architecture to […] Continue reading "Don’t miss the Redfin article we’re featured in: “Start Your Sustainability Journey this Summer: 24 Eco-Friendly Home Design Ideas”"

Wild Ones Presents “Weed Ordinances,” a webinar with Rosanne Plante

March 23rd, 2022Nov 17, 2023 | Education, 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 "Wild Ones Presents “Weed Ordinances,” a webinar with Rosanne Plante"

Lisa Olsen, Wild Ones Chapter Liaison: Cultivating a Community of Support for Native Plants

February 3rd, 2022Feb 14, 2022 | Education, Wild Ones Presents

How do we marshal human and community resources to incorporate native plants into our gardens, parks and communities? This recording was a part of the Tending Nature speaker series sponsored by The Ohio State University and has been shared with permission. Continue reading "Lisa Olsen, Wild Ones Chapter Liaison: Cultivating a Community of Support for Native Plants"

Wild Ones Releases Revised Nativar Statement

July 20th, 2021Apr 21, 2024 | Education, National News

In the fall of 2012, the Wild Ones National Board of Directors established a committee to develop a position for the Wild Ones organization on the use of nativars. The resultant statement was adopted in 2013. Continue reading "Wild Ones Releases Revised Nativar Statement"

Save the Date for Doug Tallamy Webinar

June 2nd, 2021Feb 1, 2022 | Education, National News

Save the date this coming fall on Tuesday, October 5th at 6:00 p.m. CDT for a webinar with Wild Ones Honorary Director Douglas Tallamy where he will share about his new book “The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees.” Continue reading "Save the Date for Doug Tallamy Webinar"

NDAL Offering Summer Virtual Learning Sessions Discounted for Wild Ones Members

May 20th, 2021Feb 1, 2022 | Education

Wild Ones is sponsoring a series of online learning courses in conjunction with New Directions in American Landscape (NDAL) as a part of their “Broadening Our Landscape Vision: Ecology, Culture, and Art A Virtual Education Series.” This is a great opportunity to learn about ecologically sound landscaping right from your own home! Plus, Wild Ones members […] Continue reading "NDAL Offering Summer Virtual Learning Sessions Discounted for Wild Ones Members"

Lena Song Receives Wild Ones Environmental Sponsorship Award

March 22nd, 2021Nov 17, 2023 | Education, National News

Please join us in congratulating Lena Song, a student at Oakton High School, Vienna, Virginia, as the recipient of the 2021 One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest “Wild Ones Environmental Sponsorship Award” for her stop motion film “A Home For Us All!” Continue reading "Lena Song Receives Wild Ones Environmental Sponsorship Award"

Wild Ones Introduces Free, Native Garden Designs

January 25th, 2021Nov 17, 2023 | Education, National News

Wild Ones Natural Landscapers, Ltd., is proud to introduce seven professionally-designed, native garden plans free for the public to use specific to the ecoregions of Chattanooga, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Tallahassee and Toledo. An eighth design for Boston is coming soon. The designs can be downloaded from Wild Ones’ newly launched nativegardendesigns.wildones.org website. Continue reading "Wild Ones Introduces Free, Native Garden Designs"

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