Sibley Prairie, located in Brownstown Township, Wayne County, is Michigan’s largest and highest-quality lakeplain prairie remnant—and it is at risk of being lost forever. The 440-acre heart of this rare ecosystem is up for auction, with bidding set to close on August 27. This may be our last chance to protect it. Our best hope […] Continue reading "CALL TO ACTION: Save the Sibley Prairie"
With the recent tease of sunny and unseasonably warm weather, we are excitedly looking ahead to plan our 2025 Member-to-Member (M2M) Yard Tours. M2M yard tours are a great way for members to share real experiences, ideas, successes and challenges with maintaining native plants in sustainable landscapes. Whether you joined today, or are a lifetime […] Continue reading "Request for Hosts for 2025 M2M Yard Tours"
First and foremost: Thank you to those that were able to be a part of the first WOWC Seeds to Community Winter Sowing event! We had a wonderful time chatting with you and being a part of your native plant journey. As was mentioned at the event, we intend to make this winter sowing event just one […] Continue reading "First WOWC S2C Workshop was a Success!"
Saturday, February 8th, 2025 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (Eastern Time) 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 […] Continue reading "Winter Sowing Workshop Upcoming!"
Thank you to everyone who voted. We were fortunate to add a few new members to the leadership team. We still have many opportunities available, so please email us at [email protected] if you want to hear about ways to volunteer to help the WOWC chapter and the native plants movement. Our 2024 election results and other positions filled: Continue reading "Results from 2024 Elections"
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!"