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2025 Photo Contest Results

We had hundreds of stunning entries in this year’s contest! By submitting their photos, these photographers are helping Wild Ones further its mission. Wild Ones uses contest images in publications, promotional materials, presentations, and on our websites to inspire others to learn about native plants and natural landscaping. We were proud to have the 2025 […] Continue reading "2025 Photo Contest Results"

Lessons With the Leaves

Fallen leaves are nature’s mulch, not mess. Learn simple ways to keep them in place, protect overwintering insects, and build healthier soil. Leaving the leaves supports pollinators, improves moisture retention, and enriches your garden’s ecosystem. Continue reading "Lessons With the Leaves"

Dealing with Climate Change in Our Landscapes

Climate change is reshaping our landscapes and threatening the plants and wildlife we depend on. Nearly half of U.S. bird species may be imperiled by century’s end, and biodiversity loss is accelerating. But there is hope: diverse, native plantings can build resilience, sustain pollinators and birds, and help mitigate the effects of a shifting climate. Continue reading "Dealing with Climate Change in Our Landscapes"

Q&A with Photographer Lindy Smith

Lindy Smith is an Iowa-based photographer who blends art and ecology, using 19th-century photographic techniques and sunlight to create haunting images of native plants. Her latest book, Leaves and Light: Sunprints of American Native Plants (Prospecta Press, Sept. 2025), captures the beauty and conservation value of plants from the Eastern Woodlands, Prairies and Grasslands, and California. Continue reading "Q&A with Photographer Lindy Smith"

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Limited-Edition Shirt

With a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a limited-edition Wild Ones T-shirt as our way of saying thank you!