Chapters in Wisconsin

Chase Firth, Natural Resources Coordinator - DeadRiver Walking Tour.  2.2 mile hike on a narrow, sandy path.  IllinoisBeach has the only remaining beach ridge shoreline left in the state.  Some of the less common plants that can be seen on this walk are prickly pear cactus, horizontal juniper and bearberry. Not an ADA compliant event.

Native Plant Ecology and Identification
Instructor: Dr. Paul Whitaker
Format: Blended 3-part class
Dates/Times:
virtual Monday Aug 3, 7-8 pm,
virtual Monday Aug 5, 7-8 pm,
in person Saturday Aug 8, 12-4 pm
Location: UW Stevens Point
Core Course (6 hours)
Description: Native plants have a variety of fascinating and important interactions with other species. The two virtual sessions will consider interactions that benefit plant through nutrient acquisition, communication, seed dispersal, pollination, and defenses against herbivores, pathogens, and plant competitors. They’ll also introduce aspects of plant anatomy that are helpful for plant identification. The in-person session will provide hands-on study of patterns in plant structures and how these patterns support native plant identification. Recommended resources: Botany Primer, Understanding Botany for Nature’s Notebook, USA-NPN and Botany in a Day: The Patterns Method of Plant Identification by Thomas J. Elpel.

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

Learn more about the Wisconsin Native Plant Certification Program.

Visit a century farm that has converted 21 acres back to native grassland, natural pollinator areas, and a shoreline buffer along Mud Creek. Enjoy the beauty as you explore the many trails on the farm. Learn from the owner the ups and downs of managing restored agricultural land. Photo buffs, bring your cameras to capture the prairie flowers in bloom. Long pants and insect repellent are recommended. Location will be emailed to registrants. Online registration foxvalleyarea.wildones.org due July 30. Rain date is Aug 13.

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

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.