Chapters in Wisconsin

Join us at the Antigo School Forest on Neboken Lake

Information exhibits

1:00 pm -Presentation by Judy Cardin - Bumble Bee Brigade Educator

Walking trails

Refreshments

The native gardens at Dane County Humane Society's Wildlife Center serve many purposes--to showcase native plants in a commercial setting, to provide food for native insects, to educate our Camp Wildside students, and even to provide natural food and enrichment for wild patients undergoing rehabilitation! Come help us maintain the gardens and learn more about native gardening while getting to know other Wild Ones members! 

Join Wild Ones for a special guided tour of Benjamin Arnold's private property in Mequon, where years of restoration work have transformed the landscape into thriving native habitat. August is one of the best times to visit, with a wide variety of native wildflowers, grasses, and other plants in bloom. This walking tour will explore the property's trails and restoration efforts while providing opportunities to observe native plants and wildlife.

Advance registration is required. Parking is limited, and if attendance exceeds available parking, registered participants will receive information about carpooling options prior to the event.

Introduction to Mushroom Identification 
Instructor: Dr. Terese Barta
Format: Blended 2-part class
Dates/Times: Virtual Monday Aug 24, 2026, 7-8 pm (session will be recorded), and in person Saturday Aug 29, 2026, 9:30 am-3:00 pm
Location: UW Stevens Point
Elective (6 hours)
Mushrooms are mysterious, misunderstood, neglected and sometimes feared. But as unique manifestations of
the fungal world, they are also beautiful and complex. This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the amazing
diversity of mushrooms and the basic techniques of mushroom identification. Before the class meets in person,
we will have a virtual session on the basics of mushroom collecting techniques. Weather-permitting, we will begin our in-person class with a walk in UW-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve. This will allow us to observe
mushrooms in the field and collect a few specimens to identify. You are also encouraged to bring one or two
specimens to the course that you have collected on your own before the class. In the lab, we will use fresh and
preserved specimens to learn the basic families of mushrooms and identification techniques. Whether you are
interested in foraging for edible mushrooms, or just want to be able to appreciate the diversity of fleshy fungi, you will come away with knowledge to demystify mushroom identification. Optional but recommended resources: a basic mushroom identification book such as the Peterson Field Guide or Audubon Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. (Additional identification resources will also be available in lab.)

An email with specific details will be sent to you approximately 2-5 days before the course.

Learn more about the Wisconsin Native Plant Certification Program.

Native Plant Water Features: Magnets for Insects, Birds & Wildlife Discover how adding a water feature to your landscape can create an inviting oasis for wildlife! At this month’s member meeting, Shelley will share a PowerPoint presentation on incorporating water features into native plant gardens and how these spaces can attract and support insects, birds, and other wildlife. Whether you have a large yard or a small garden space, learn how even a simple water feature can enhance your landscape and provide valuable habitat for local wildlife.

Members are warmly encouraged to attend the 5pm leadership meeting if you are interested in getting more involved, want to learn how our chapter operates, or are curious about leadership opportunities. The member meeting and discussion will follow at 6pm. We hope to see you there!