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January 2025

Jan
14

"Seeds to Community Concept" by Jonathan Parker - January Meeting (In person & Virtual)

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Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
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UofM Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center
Live Stream Available

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Wild Ones of Wayne County (WOWC) is interested in building a “Seeds to Community” program (S2C) that is similar to the successful Washetnaw community program of the same name. Tonight, the WOWC has invited Washtenaw natural steward Jonathan Parker, who is the creator of the Washtenaw, to present the purpose and vision behind this outstanding program!

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February 2025

Feb
8

Winter Sowing Workshop - Part 1

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Saturday, February 8th, 2025
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Environmental Interpretive Center at University of Michigan Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48128 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed/Plant Share Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Winter sowing is a fun, easy, and low-cost way to prepare native seeds for the upcoming planting season! We'll provide materials and instruction, and participants will be able to take home their prepped seeds and containers. Stay tuned to join us for part 2 where we'll “up-pot” our seedlings to larger containers and swap with other participants!

We will offer 3 sessions - 10am, 11am, and 12pm

WOWC can provide a limited amount of materials, but feel free to bring 1-3 of your own gallon milk jugs if you can!

Feb
20

National Panel Discussion: "Bees Beyond Honey: Understanding Native and Managed Pollinators"

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, February 20th, 2025
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome to join this free virtual panel discussion exploring the vital roles of native, solitary, and honeybees in pollination and biodiversity. Featuring experts Sam Droege (USGS), Dave Hunter (Crown Bees), and Dr. Lora Morandin (Pollinator Partnership), this event will discuss into the challenges pollinators face, the balance between managed and wild bees, and actionable ways to support all pollinators.

Gain insights from over 90 years of combined experience and learn how to advocate for pollinator habitats through planting native species, participating in community science, and adopting responsible management practices.

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Feb
25

WOWC Chapter Board Meeting Members Only

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
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Online/Virtual

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting

Wild Ones Wayne County Chapter Board Meeting 

Discuss chapter operations via a Zoom meeting. (No speaker) 

WOWC current Members are welcome. However, topics discussed during this meeting are limited to chapter operations & planning. Any suggested discussion topics should be sent via email prior to the meeting. If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] to register. 

March 2025

Mar
11

WOWC Member meeting - Guest speaker Bill Kirst from Adapt: Community Supported Ecology

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
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UofM Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48128 Map
Live Stream Available

Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Bill Kirst from Adapt: Community Supported Ecology will be joining us virtually as part of our March member meeting. Attendees may join us virtually or in-person at the Environmental Interpretive Center!

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April 2025

Apr
19

Stewardship Workday - Stewardship Saturday at the Environmental Interpretive Center

Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Environmental Interpretive Center at University of Michigan Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48128 Map

Public Welcome Volunteers Needed Invasive Species Removal Habitat Installation/Maintenance Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains

Join WOWC for a Stewardship Saturday volunteer workday event to preserve the health of the Environmental Study Area at U of M-Dearborn!

This year-round, ongoing effort helps to improve and sustain the ecological health of the habitats in the Environmental Study Area. That includes addressing the many threats posed by invasive plants and re-establishing native plant life.

 Children must be at least 10 years of age to participate.

All equipment for removing invasive plants will be provided by the Center. But if you can bring a sturdy pair of long-handled branch loppers, please do.  Also, please bring your own drinking water and work gloves for use in the field.

This activity involves moderate physical activity in off trail natural habitat areas. Wear suitable work clothes that can be scraped and poked by twigs and/or the occasional thorny plant, or have contact with sticky bur seeds. A good pair of sturdy work shoes/boots is also a must. No sandals, please.

Read more about the Environmental Study Area here 

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September 2025

Sep
18

September Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

October 2025

Oct
16

October Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2025

Nov
20

November Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon!