Project FeederWatch Starts November 1st Help count birds November through April by participating in Project FeederWatch — a community science project that collects data to learn more about winter bird habits. You can also record mammals, their interactions and more! You don’t need a feeder to participate ~ just an area you like to watch […] Continue reading "The Garden Is Winding Down, But the Birds Arent!"
The garden is winding down, but the next generation of native plants is ready and waiting. Late October is prime time to get out and collect seed from native plants. Grab some paper bags and head to your yard, a favorite park, or a friend’s meadow (with permission, of course). Many of these plants are […] Continue reading "There’s Still Time to Collect Seeds!"
August is just over halfway done, but that doesn’t mean that the bees have stopped their busy work! Help scientists learn about urban bees in the Great Lakes Region by submitting photos of bees on flowers in your city! Get started and learn more by joining Bee Urban Growers (BUG) Project on iNaturalist. Continue reading "Finish August Strong and Observe our Urban Bees"
National Moth Week 2026 June 18-26 2026 Turn off the TV, grab a flashlight, and step outside after dark. It’s almost time for National Moth Week, a global celebration of one of nature’s most underrated insects. For every butterfly species, there are roughly nine species of moths, in every size and color imaginable. They’re also […] Continue reading "WOWC After Dark: Moth Week Edition"
Join the Pollinator Week Bioblitz on iNaturalist and help collect data about pollinators from June 22 – 28th! A Bioblitz is a communal effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible. To participate, it’s as simple as heading outside and reporting your observations! The Pollinator Week Bioblitz is […] Continue reading "Prepare for Pollinator Week 2026!"
On April 25th, Wild Ones Wayne County members and friends met at the EIC to learn about iNaturalist and participate in the City Nature Challenge. Collaboratively we logged 88 observations and contributed 49 species to the Detroit Tri-County area project! It was a fun day of sharing and discovery! Thanks to everyone who joined us, […] Continue reading "City Nature Challenge Results"
Which Detroit park has the most bird species? This month’s featured community science initiative is the first ever Great Detroit Bird Off hosted by the Detroit Bird Alliance! Join this friendly competition by visiting one or more of the designated parks to count birds in Detroit during the month of May, which is peak migratory […] Continue reading "The Great Detroit Bird Off Is Here!"
This April 24–27, put your curiosity to work for science. The City Nature Challenge is the world’s largest community science event, bringing people together across hundreds of cities to document the wildlife living alongside us — from the insects in your garden to the birds overhead. This year, Wild Ones Wayne County has partnered with […] Continue reading "Your Yard Is a Research Station — Join the City Nature Challenge!"
The planned auction of 440 acres at the heart of Sibley Prairie has been halted! Fritz Enterprises, Inc. has granted the Michigan Land Conservancy an option to purchase the property for $6 million. Working with a coalition of local conservation partners, the Conservancy is now racing to secure the funds needed to protect this irreplaceable […] Continue reading "UPDATE – Donate to Save Sibley Prairie"
Autumn is creeping in, the cooler weather has graced us with it’s presence. That means that many plants are now putting out seeds that are ready for collecting! Collecting seeds in your yard or any place where you can get permission is a great way to get many native plants for low financial cost. In […] Continue reading "September Seed Collection"