The Wild Ones Wayne County board elections are coming up at the November chapter meeting on November 12 from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Interested in running for any of the positions that are up for election or have a position in mind that is not listed? Submit nominations and self nominations to [email protected]. Continue reading "Chapter Elections Upcoming!"
Wild Ones Wayne County firmly believes that Citizen Science is Science for Everyone! Community or “citizen” observations can help scientists learn what’s happening near you. Learn how to become a part of the science and research community and check out the new Community Science Page to read more about some exciting opportunities. Continue reading "Community Science Resources Page Now Available!"
As a part of the chapter meeting on September 10, WOWC’s own, current Membership Chair Derek Shaffer presented Plant This, Not That! Native replacements for common landscaping plants. The presentation is slides are available for viewing anytime for reference. Attracting Beneficial Insects with Native Flowering Plants As a part of the conversation, more great resources […] Continue reading "Plant This, Not That! Presentation Recap"
Fall is just around the corner and there is a long list of plant sales coming up in the area. Find out which one you can attend to pick up your fall planting natives in the image below, courtesy of @detroitbutterflynursery. Continue reading "Fall 2024 Plant Sales"
Wild Ones has announced between July 1st and August 31st, members who refer five or more new members will receive a free limited edition Wild Ones ball cap. At the end of the challenge, chapters with the most new members will receive $250 to support their mission delivery efforts, as well as bragging rights for […] Continue reading "Refer-A-Friend and Help WOWC Grow!"
The Wild Ones Board of Directors created the Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Program in 1996 to help schools with “acquiring native plants and seeds for outdoor learning areas that engage youth (preschool to high school) directly in planning, planting and caring for native plant gardens” If interested for your school, please visit the Seeds […] Continue reading "Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Program Applications Open"
To help bring together some resources to socialize the efforts of the School Gardens Committee, we've added a School Gardens page. Continue reading "School Gardens Page Now Available!"
Our first community resource on this site is aimed at connecting you with local nurseries that have native plants! You can find this interactive map on our Local Nurseries with Native plants page. Continue reading "Native Plant Nursery resource now available!"
This Expo is One-stop shopping for your Native Plants! And quite possibly the largest native plant sales event you will likely come across here in Michigan! 15 nurseries will be on hand with a large selection of native flowers, shrubs and trees. In addition, 26 Vendors and Exhibitors will be there with a variety of […] Continue reading "2024 Native Plant Expo & Marketplace June 1st"