Chapters in Michigan

Join the Wild Ones Mid-Mitten chapter and the Chippewa Nature Center for a presentation about the Chippewa Trail. This trail, which runs from the Tridge in downtown Midland to the Chippewa Nature Center, turns 20 years old this year.  We will hear a history and overview of the trail from its inception to today. Meet at the Visitor Center of the Chippewa Nature Center.

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This program is brought to you by the Wild Ones Mid-Mitten Chapter, part of a member-based national organization whose mission promotes environmentally-sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities. The Mid-Mitten Chapter is based in Midland, Bay, Saginaw, and Isabella counties. It meets monthly typically on the second Monday, and welcomes new members. For more information go to @midmittenwildones.

Ayden Ehgotz, Conservation Coordinator, Michigan Nature Association


Prairie fens are a rare type of wetland found in southern Michigan. These unique communities are home to some of the rarest species of flora and fauna remaining in Michigan, including the globally critically endangered Poweshiek Skipperling. Ayden will discuss the processes that form prairie fens and the threats they face.

Ayden is responsible for the Nature Sanctuaries in southeast Michigan, from volunteer coordination to collaboration with researchers and other partners. A graduate of Oakland University, Ayden feels lucky to call this incredible region home.

Join other native plant enthusiasts to ask questions and share info. Whether your yard is completely native or you are just getting started on your native plant journey, come join others for some plant talk and good drinks!

Pints & Native Plants is an informal meet-up that takes place on the third Thursday of each month. It’s a chance to have a drink together and chat about native plants, challenges in our gardens, pollinators, and more. Everyone is welcome–come by and get to know other native plant enthusiasts and KAWO members.

Each summer, Wild Ones River City (WORC) hosts Friday Markets on the third Friday of July, August and September at the Fulton Street Market. These sales are a partnership between the Native Plant Guild and WORC. 

Growers sell native plants, shrubs, seed packets and planters to new customers and reach potential clients. As their “host,” WORC reserves market stalls and provides volunteers to assist growers. At the same time, we further our mission by offering a regular, reliable source of native plants and by promoting WORC’s mission to new customers.