Chapters in Wisconsin

Terrestrial Invasive Species Management
Instructor: Emma Neuman
Format: In person
Date/Time: Saturday, Oct 24, 9am-4pm (1 hour lunch on your own)
Location: Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
Elective (6 hours)

Description: This course begins with an introduction to terrestrial invasive species, including what they are, how they affect the environment, how they are spread, and an exploration of the Wisconsin NR 40 regulation. We will learn about common invasive species of Wisconsin followed by a hike around Heckrodt to see a handful of invasive species and practice identifying them. We will use a combination of inside and outside learning to understand most of the control methods that are possible and which is best for different situations. Returning to the classroom, we’ll go over devising an effective management plan.

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.

Help Us Clean Seeds & Improve the Process!

Please join us in our second annual Seed Cleaning Workshop. We’ll be testing out our seed cleaning screens and equipment to find the best techniques for each seed type. As we go, we’ll document what works best to help create a smoother process for future cleaning events.

This is a hands-on opportunity to:

Learn how seeds are cleaned and prepared for sharing

Try out different tools and methods

Contribute to the long-term success of our community seed library.

Special Guests: Green Bay Wild Ones

We are excited to welcome members of Green Bay Wild Ones to our Seed Cleaning Workshop! As you work, you’ll have the opportunity to chat with knowledgeable Wild Ones members about native plants, seed saving, and supporting healthy local ecosystems.

We are grateful to them for sharing their time and expertise with our community.Whether you're new to seed saving or have experience to share, your help makes a difference!

We will be gathering in the basement of the Brown County Central Library. Open to all ages. Hope to see you there!

Brown County Central Library address: 515 Pine St, Green Bay

Please register for the session you would like to attend.

Session 1: 10am - 12:30 pm 

Session 2: 1pm - 3:30pm

Note: In the event that we need to cancel or reschedule this workshop, we will notify you via the email you used to sign up. 

Creating a Native Plant Oasis Design Plan 
Instructor: Danielle Bell
Format: In person
Date/Time: Saturday, Nov 7, 9am-3:30pm (half hour lunch on your own)
Location: Mequon Nature Preserve
Elective (6 hours)

Description: To combat the effects of climate change and pollinator decline, we need to incorporate native plants into our home and business landscapes. There is a wide palate of native plants that are capable of handling tough urban environments and provide essential ecological roles. This class will teach students how to understand microclimates of a site and how to properly select the correct native plants for those areas. We will learn which plants provide habitat requirements for specialist insects as well as those that fill large niches to benefit many species from insects to mammals. A portion of the class will be held outside for students to see structure of plants in their natural environment.

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.

In this illustrated lecture, learn from Misty Cook about the history of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans, their traditional Medicines, and how her people preserved them. Misty will focus on the Medicines utilized throughout the Winter months, discussing gathering, preserving, and implementation. After the talk, make your own herbal tea bag with hand-gathered and dried local medicines.

Speaker Emily Helm, Conservation Biologist, Waukesha County Parks system, with the presentation “Oak Ecosystems”