Chapters in Michigan

Stephanie Day, Coordinator of the Mid-Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, will discuss the rapid spread of invasive lesser celandine and its impacts to the environment. She will also share how the Michigan Lesser Celandine Coalition is monitoring the spread of this plant, management strategies, and how you can help. 

See the plant and how it spreads along our river corridors on this in-person field trip. This event is free and open to the public.

Ed Yong. An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us.

We will discuss the first 4 chapters of this fascinating book. 

The WO Book Club will meet via zoom the last Monday of each Month at 7:00 PM.

Zoom Link:

https://wildones-org.zoom.us/j/83206372215?pwd=rDTZMqHgRd2asnxEREOvVMD11XfNPa.1 

April 4 Symposium to Feature Heather Holm

Join us for a fascinating series of talks on native plants and the wildlfe that rely upon them at the Ninth Annual Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium. Renowned pollinator advocate Heather Holm will teach how to build “soft landings” under trees to protect bees and other beneficial insects.

We’ll learn how to control mosquitos and support beneficial insects from pollinator conservation expert Aaron Anderson of the Xerces Society.

And anyone who has ever watched helplessly as a tree wastes away in their yard will appreciate RJ LaVerne’s talk on planting the right tree in the right place.

The symposium qualifies for Michigan Extension Master Gardener credits. 

This free event will be held

9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 4

on Zoom

To learn more and register, go here.

Ever wondered how YOU can contribute to real scientific research? No matter what topic you're interested in, you can turn your curiosity into action with Community Science! In this presentation, you’ll learn about the importance of this growing movement and how you can start building your knowledge and expertise, all while contributing to local and global projects—anytime and anywhere! With Community Science people of all ages and experience levels can get involved and make a difference, all while spending time outside and connecting with nature.

About our presenter

Momcat Kelly Konieczki is an outdoor educator and citizen scientist who is passionate about pollinators and environmental stewardship. She does volunteer work and outreach at Detroit Butterfly Nursery and is a SciStarter Ambassador. Kelly enjoys combining her love of art and photography to share observations of nature and help others tune into the endless relationships within the natural world. She is the Community Science Chair for Wild Ones Wayne County Chapter and also serves on Grosse Pointe Park's Beautification Commission where she leads the Mayors' Monarch Pledge, a national initiative that helps guide cities toward being more pollinator-friendly. 

 PARKING: Metered parking is available at Matthaei Botanical Gardens; Matthaei members park for free.

Can’t make it in person? Join us via Zoom!

Link to the Wild Ones Ann Arbor Area Monthly Meeting. Video of the session will be available on the Wild Ones Ann Arbor Area YouTube channel within a few days. 

In this 1 hour round table meeting we want to hear all about what you are doing to get ready for planting season. What plants are on your shopping list this year? Why are they on your list? Are you creating new native plant garden beds or adding to old? Are you faced with any challenges you are hoping to resolve?

After the round table, plan to stay around until noon if you are interested in helping with the Wild Ones+League of Women Voters native plant garden at the library. Hopefully we will get to take a site visit and start design discussions.

** This will be our last library meeting until November. We will continue with outdoor activities until then. If you have ideas for hikes or other activities please share them with us at [email protected].