Category: National News

Embracing the Challenge: Anthony Battah’s Epic Ultra-Trail for Monarchs

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 for Wild Ones Annual Member Meeting on March 23rd

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"

Members and Friends Support Wild Ones 2022 Annual Appeal

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 2022 Annual Appeal"

Wild Ones is proud to announce the addition of 10 NEW plans in our Native Garden Designs Program!

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!"

Wild Ones Receives “Tom Dodd, Jr. Award Of Excellence” at Cullowhee Conference

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"

Wild Ones Grows the Native Garden Design Program

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"

Wild Ones Announces Wildly Important Goals for 2022

In 2021, the Wild Ones Board of Directors and staff adopted Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) to strategically focus on specific organizational targets. Wild Ones identified and is working toward several critical WIGs in 2022 and staff and board members have been busy dedicating time and energy mapping how we will accomplish these goals. Continue reading "Wild Ones Announces Wildly Important Goals for 2022"