We had over 700 stunning entries in this year’s contest! By entering their photos in our contest, these photographers are helping Wild Ones further its mission. Wild Ones uses contest images in Wild Ones publications, promotional materials, presentations and on the our websites so that others may be inspired to learn about native plants and […] Continue reading "2023 Photo Contest Winners"
Article by Neil Diboll Republished from the Summer 2022 Wild Ones Journal The divergence between the goals of horticulture and ecology create a conundrum for the modern gardener, especially those committed to the preservation of plant species and the organisms that depend upon them for survival. Continue reading "Genetic Diversity and Plant Preservation"
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)"
Wild Ones is proud to announce the release of ten new, free native garden designs for the ecoregions of Columbia River Basin, Grand Rapids, Greensboro, Lafayette, Las Cruces, Philadelphia, Portland, Princeton, Tucson and Washington, DC! The designs were created with the premise that using native plants in landscaping can be beautiful, beneficial, and achievable for […] Continue reading "Wild Ones is proud to announce the addition of 10 NEW plans in our Native Garden Designs Program!"
“To love a place is not enough. We must find ways to heal it.” These words by Robin Wall Kimmerer from her book, Braiding Sweetgrass, speak directly to our mission of promoting the benefits of native plants to the public. Our task is a big one and it’s time sensitive: pollinator and wildlife populations are […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Needs Your Support This Season!"
We had over 540 stunning entries in this year’s contest! By entering their photos in our contest, these photographers are helping Wild Ones further its mission. Wild Ones uses contest images in Wild Ones publications, promotional materials, presentations and on the Wild Ones websites so that others may be inspired to learn about native plants […] Continue reading "2022 Photo Contest Winners"
Wild Ones members are invited to attend the online Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, August 6th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT! Continue reading "Annual Member Meeting to be Held Virtually on August 6th"
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 2021 Annual Appeal"
By entering their photographs in our photo contest, photographers are helping Wild Ones further its mission. Wild Ones may use contest photos in Wild Ones publications, promotional materials, presentations, and on the Wild Ones websites and social media channels so that others may be inspired to learn about native plants and natural landscaping. Continue reading "2021 Photo Contest Winners"
Participate in a free webinar on October 20th, 6 p.m. CDT entitled: “Wild Ones Presents ‘WASPS: Their Biology, Diversity, and Role as Beneficial Insects and Pollinators of Native Plants'” by Wild Ones Honorary Director, biologist, pollinator conservationist and author Heather Holm. Continue reading "Heather Holm Webinar on WASPS"