Tag: Ordinances

The Advocacy Power of Public Native Gardens

Join Wild Ones for a free webinar, “The Advocacy Power of Public Native Gardens,” featuring Nicole Machuca, Environmental Social Scientist, Keller Science Action Center at the Field Museum. This event explores how public and demonstration gardens inspire action, connect people with native plants, and drive community engagement. We’ll feature case studies from two Wild Ones […] Continue reading "The Advocacy Power of Public Native Gardens"

What To Do When the “Weed Police” Knock on Your Door

In January, the Wild Lawyers published a model code to help address the ongoing issue of municipalities misunderstanding native plantings and their benefit to landscapes.  The purpose of these model regulations is to establish codified minimum standards for the design, installation and maintenance of landscaped areas that require the use of appropriate native vegetation and […] Continue reading "What To Do When the “Weed Police” Knock on Your Door"

Springfield Township in Southeastern Michigan

In northwestern Oakland County, at the outer fringes of development in southeastern Michigan, fifty miles from the heart of Detroit, the residents and public officials in Springfield Township recognize the regionally and globally significant ecological features within their borders, and have worked hard to preserve them. Over the years, many approaches have been used to […] Continue reading "Springfield Township in Southeastern Michigan"