With the eastern monarch butterfly population overwintering in Mexico reaching its second smallest size on record, the need for action is clear: we must rewild our gardens, parks, and communities. As the monarchs are making headlines, more attention than ever is being paid to the native plant movement. Continue reading "Uniting Monarch Conservation with the Native Plant Movement"
We are seeking individuals who are interested in fulfilling vacant positions on the Wild Ones Board of Directors. Continue reading "Wild Ones Board Seeking Appointees!"
As summer draws to a close in 2023, a remarkable journey is poised to unfold, weaving together athleticism, environmental advocacy, and a resounding call to action for a treasured pollinator. Meet Anthony Battah, an accomplished ultra-marathoner, who’s gearing up for an extraordinary endeavor known as the Ultra-Trail Monarch campaign. This monumental mission isn’t just about […] Continue reading "Embracing the Challenge: Anthony Battah’s Epic Ultra-Trail for Monarchs"
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 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!"
We are proud to announce the results of our recent board of director’s election: all seven of the candidates received over 51% of votes cast by membership and will be seated on the board for 4-year terms starting on January 1st, 2023. All of these individuals bring a passion for our mission, a wealth of […] Continue reading "Meet the newly elected members of our Board of Directors!"
Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes is pleased to share that we are the recipients of the “Tom Dodd, Jr. Award of Excellence” which was presented at the 2022 Cullowhee Conference on Native Plants in the Landscape in Cullowhee, North Carolina on Friday, July 22nd. Continue reading "Wild Ones Receives “Tom Dodd, Jr. Award Of Excellence” at Cullowhee Conference"
Did you miss Wild Ones’ Annual Member Meeting hosted virtually this past weekend on Saturday, August 6th? You can still catch up on all the exciting things that were shared during the event by viewing the recording: https://members.wildones.org/annual-member-meeting/. (You will need to sign into your Wild Ones Account to view the video.) Continue reading "Watch the Annual Member Meeting Recording"
Wild Ones is currently recruiting for our board of directors! You are invited to reach out to anyone you think might be interested and encourage them to consider this opportunity. Continue reading "Wild Ones Board Seeking Nominations!"
In early 2021, Wild Ones began our Native Garden Design program by publishing free, professional garden designs for the public with the premise that using native plants in landscaping can not only be beautiful, but also promote pollinators and wildlife, slow stormwater runoff and be achievable for gardeners of all skillsets in terms of scope […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Grows the Native Garden Design Program"
With a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a limited-edition Wild Ones T-shirt as our way of saying thank you!