Tag: Minnesota

Announcing the 2026 Wild Ones Seeds for Education Grant Awardees

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Wild Ones is pleased to announce that its 2026 Seeds for Education Grant program has awarded $10,000 to 22 organizations across 17 states. This year’s awardees represent schools, tribes, nonprofits, science centers, and youth organizations across the country, all working to connect young people with native plants and natural landscapes through hands-on learning. Continue reading "Announcing the 2026 Wild Ones Seeds for Education Grant Awardees"

February Native News

By Gina Bartleson | Posted on | Native Plant News

This month’s Native Plant News highlights threats to the Boundary Waters, efforts to save Michigan’s last lakeplain prairie, Illinois’ new rewilding law, invasive species action in Virginia, rare plant protections in Nevada, new genetic research, and seed banking to preserve endangered Garry oak ecosystems. Continue reading "February Native News"

November 2024 Native Plant News

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November Native Plant News highlights honeybee competition with native bees in California, groundbreaking research in New England linking invasive plant management to tick reduction, and Michigan’s innovative pollinator rest stop project along I-69. Explore how Canadian scientists are researching native plants as natural antibiotics, and discover North Carolina’s transformative school native garden projects. Learn how these initiatives are fostering biodiversity and creating healthier ecosystems nationwide. Continue reading "November 2024 Native Plant News"

September 2024 Native Plant News

By Gina Bartleson | Posted on | Native Plant News

This Native Plant News covers critical efforts like climate change impacts on bumble bees in California, Minnesota’s Blue Thumb native planting program, and New York’s Wild Woods Restoration Project. Discover innovative methods in Missouri for managing invasive honeysuckle and Illinois’ new law empowering residents to plant native gardens. Learn how these efforts are restoring ecosystems and supporting biodiversity. Continue reading "September 2024 Native Plant News"

January 2024 Native Plant News

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Explore the fascinating interplay between native plants and their environments in our new Native Plant News feature. This month, delve into studies highlighting the ecological significance of Arizona's harvester ants, California's fire-adapted flora, Minnesota's thriving solar sanctuaries, the resilience of Europe's diverse forests, and Virginia's innovative seed solution. Learn how these developments impact ecological restoration, biodiversity, and the fight against invasive species, while reinforcing the critical role of native plants in sustaining healthy ecosystems. Continue reading "January 2024 Native Plant News"