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WILD ONES MEETINGS

The first 2013 Wild Ones national Quarterly Board Meeting will be held via webconference on January 19 at 9AM. The subject of the meeting will be general operations. Contact the headquarters office for more details.

The second 2013 Wild Ones national Quarterly Board Meeting will be held at a Wild Ones Chapter location on May 18 at 9AM. The subject of the meeting will be general operations. Contact the headquarters office for more details.

The third 2013 Wild Ones national Quarterly Board Meeting and the Wild Ones 2013 Annual Membership Meeting will be held on August 16-17, 2013 at the WILD Center in Neenah, Wisconsin. On Saturday and Sunday, August 17 and 18, there will be a series of marketing workshops held specifically for chapter boards. All Wild Ones members are invited. Contact the headquarters office for more details.

The 2013 Annual Wild Ones Photo Contest will also be held in conjunction with the Annual Wild Ones Membership Meeting. Go to for details. Entries are due August 3.

The fourth Wild Ones national Quarterly Board Meeting will be held via webconference on November 9, 2013 at 9AM. The subject of the meeting will be general operations. Contact the headquarters office for more details.

National Calendar

Chapter Calendars

    Feb 02, 2013 (Sat)    

Wildflower Germination: A Hands-on Primer
Arborist and Native Plant specialist Charles Boos will conduct a workshop on "Wildflower Germination; A Hands-on Primer". Charles has been leading the effort on transforming lands owned by Groton Open Space Association filled with invasives to ones containing a wide variety of native wildflowers and shrubs.

This program will take place at Connecticut College and begins about 10:45 AM following our monthly business meeting

    Mar 02, 2013 (Sat)    

Master Gardener Pam Wright will speak on "Certified Community Wildlife Habitats".
She and her team did the work which led to Willimantic's official certification through the official National Wildlife Federation of America program. She will describe how the process worked and how it can be used in other communities.
Link to web page: http://www.theportraitofatown.com/pam-wright-keeping-willi-wild/

This program will take place at Connecticut College Olin Science Center at 11 AM, following our business meeting (10-10:45). Visitors are welcome!

    Apr 06, 2013 (Sat)    

Hope Leeson on "Rhody Native"
Hope Leeson, organizer of Rhody Native and botanist for Rhode Island Natural History Survey will speak on the work Rhody Native is doing with growing locally native plants and getting them into Rhode Island nurseries.
Link to web page: http://rinhs.org/who-we-are-what-we-do/programs-projects/rhodynative/

This program will take place at Connecticut College Olin Science Center at 11 AM, following our business meeting (10-10:45). Visitors are welcome!

    May 04, 2013 (Sat)    

Guided tour of Earth Tones Native Nursery in Woodbury, Connecticut.
Earth Tones, LLC is a native plant nursery that specializes in grasses, ferns, perennials, shrubs and trees that are native to New England. Many plants are displayed in natural settings. The owners, Lisa and Kyle Turoczi, will talk about growing the plants, designing with natives in gardens and harsh settings, and maintenance of native plant gardens.
Link to web page: http://www.earthtonesnatives.com/

Note Location: This program will begin at the nursery at 11 a.m. (driving time from New London 1.5-2 hrs). Email Allen Gauthier at landscape653@gmail.com if you would like to carpool from the New London area. Non-members are welcome to join us for this program.

    Jun 01, 2013 (Sat)    

Working field trip to the New London County Extension Center in Norwich, CT
A guided tour of plantings (rain garden, butterfly garden, and living willow structures) and a natural area will be followed by a work party to help remove invasive plants in the natural area. This is an opportunity to build up some sweat equity for natives!

Note Location: We will meet in Norwich. Directions to the meeting place will be provided soon. Email Allen Gauthier at landscape653@gmail.com if you would like to carpool from the New London area.

    Jan 10, 2013 (Thu)    

Roundtable Discussion: Growing from Seed

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Willowbrook Wildlife Center
525 S. Park Blvd.
Glen Ellyn
(between Roosevelt and Butterfield Rd.)


Our own expert members will give advice and answer questions about growing plants from
seed. Pat Armstrong, Bruce Blake, Kevin Collins, Mike Fahle and Linda Walker all have many years’ experience with various aspects of propagating native plants from seed or cuttings and nurturing the tiny plants until they can be placed in the ground. Come and join us for this interesting evening of discussion, then put into practice what you have learned with your own collection from the Seed Exchange

    Feb 09, 2013 (Sat)    

Bring Birds & Butterflies to Your Yard with Easy Native Plants

9 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street, Rooms B and C

To register, contact Pat Clancy @ pjclancy@yahoo.com or 630-964-0448
$5 donation for material packet

During this interactive workshop, Power Point presentations will illustrate our selection of easy-to-grow natives while experienced members explain how to use them in your landscape. You’ll get a quick lesson in basic design principles, learn which plants love sun or shade and how to incorporate trees and shrubs for the benefit of birds, butterflies and other wild creatures with whom we share our earth. Break-out sessions between the talks will offer an opportunity to meet other Wild Ones and ask specific questions of the presenters.

Coffee, tea, juice and light snacks will be served. BE GREEN: Please bring your own coffee mug, tote bag for handouts and/or carpool

    Mar 14, 2013 (Thu)    

Friends of Hackmatack

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Willowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn

It took more than eight years of advocacy on the part of numerous conservation organizations, but in August 2012, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar formally announced the creation of the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, the 557th wildlife refuge in the United States.

Land acquisition will take time, but these local spots are slated for inclusion in the grand plan: Glacial Park- McHenry County Conservation District site; Four Season Nature Preserve-City of Lake Geneva Park; Peterkin Pond-Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources site; North Branch Preserve-McHenry County Conservation District site.

This evening we will hear from two representatives of “Friends of Hackmatack” about their involvement in the campaign to set aside this land in northeastern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin and the benefits flowing from this accomplishment.

The refuge will conserve our area’s unique natural landscapes, plants and wildlife; link existing open space areas; create recreational opportunities and provide long-term economic benefits to the residents of our region.

To follow up, we are planning a field trip to one of the local spots this summer. Let us know which one is your favorite

    Apr 13, 2013 (Sat)    

Annual Potluck Supper

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church 1828 Old Naperville Rd., Naperville

It’s that time again, when Greater DuPage Wild Ones get together for a wonderful social evening, sharing good food, stories, pictures and learning.

Bring a dish to share: Entrée, Side dish, Salad, Dessert

Bring photos of your projects for our display.

Speaker: Scott Meister of the Natural Resources Department DuPage County Land Restoration Projects.

Those who have been to the DuPage UU Church in the past will notice tremendous changes, as the building project that has been long awaited is just about complete. Surrounding the new parking lot and building addition is a brand new native landscape. Although at this early stage it will not be very showy, Pat Clancy will be happy to show you around. The church has a new address due to annexation to the City of Naperville, but it has not moved.

Driving directions:
From I-88, take the exit toward Naperville Rd. Merge onto Freedom Dr. going south. Turn left onto Diehl Rd. After crossing Naperville Rd., turn left onto Old Naperville Rd. If you access Naperville Rd. from Ogden or Warreville Rd.,turn east when you reach the light at Diehl and the north as described above. The church is on your right. You may park in the paved lot but not along the road. The Regency Bank Building lot at Diehl and Naperville may be used for overflow parking. There is a path through the trees for your convenience

    May 04, 2013 (Sat)    

Field Trip to Reed-Turner Woods Our first field trip of the year is a visual knock-out. The spring wildflowers will be in full bloom. So, as we are guided through this pocket wonderland, we will see all that is wonderful in Illinois wildflowers. See Long Grove Park District information on Reed-Turner Woodlands

    Mar 13, 2013 (Wed)    

Wildlife in Urban Landscapes
A joint program with The Stewardship Network

Time: 6:45–8:30pm
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Room 125
    1800 N. Dixboro Rd.
    Ann Arbor, MI
    Map

Deer, rabbits, groundhogs, and even turkeys can thwart everyone's attempts at gardening—be it a vegetable garden, woodland garden, or prairie. Wildlife in our neighborhoods also has implications for health and safety—both theirs and ours. Our panel will discuss how these animals fit into the big biodiversity picture and how to reduce their impact.
 

    Apr 10, 2013 (Wed)    

Joan Lansdell’s Wonderful Woodland

Time: 6:45–8:30pm
Location: 8850 Hidden Woods Drive
    Dexter, MI
    Map

April brings springtime ephemerals, and this year we are going to explore the lovely woodland behind Joan’s house.

Joan has an abundance of wildflowers because of her proximity to Hudson Mills Metropark. The park has conducted a controlled deer hunt for 11 years now, which has successfully reduced the deer population both in the park and in the surrounding areas.
 

    Apr 15, 2013 (Mon)    

Soil Fungi with Paul Olexia
A joint meeting with the Michigan Botanical Club–Huron Valley Chapter

Time: 7:30–9:00pm
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Auditorium
    1800 N. Dixboro Rd.
    Ann Arbor, MI
    Map

Come and spend an evening with a man passionate about fungi. Paul Olexia is a retired Kalamazoo College professor and former president of the Kalamazoo Area Chapter of Wild Ones, the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, and the Southwestern Chapter of the Michigan Botanical Club.
 

    May 08, 2013 (Wed)    

Plant Sale and Exchange at Native Plant Nursery

Time: 6:00pm
Location: 3052 Nordman Road (entrance on Butternut, west of Nordman)
    Ann Arbor, MI
    Map

Need native plants? Have extras to share? Join us at our annual plant exchange and sale with Greg Vaclavek, owner of Ann Arbor's very own Native Plant Nursery. Staff from the nursery will be on hand to offer advice and answer questions. Take advantage of this special opportunity to visit the nursery, which is not open for retail sales at any other time of the year.

Note: Because the Native Plant Nursery is not a retail business, this sale is held with special permission. Please do not visit except during this sale! To purchase plants at other times, stop by the nursery's booth at the Ann Arbor Farmer's Market, May through September. Or visit the Native Plant Nursery website at http://www.nativeplant.com/.

It's pleasant and economical to share a ride; please consider carpooling to this event. Or, take the AATA bus, route #7.
 

    Feb 28, 2013 (Thu)    

Annual Planting Night
Our February gathering will be the annual planting session at the Bay College greenhouse on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7:00 pm. Notice that we are meeting on Thursday rather than our usual Wednesday. Meet in room 116 of the Math/Science building, which is attached to the greenhouse. All planting materials will be provided. We will mostly be planting wildflower seeds that will be sold to support the operation of the greenhouse, the Bay College Math & Science club, and Wild Ones itself, as we will be selling started plants at the Garden Conference in April. All are welcome

    Apr 13, 2013 (Sat)    

Bay de Noc Gardening Conference
Wild Ones will have a table at the annual garden conference, held this year at Bay College. We will be selling native plant seedlings, and of course providing information about Wild Ones. If you are a chapter member, we could use volunteers to work the table. For more information about the conference, call the MSU Extension office at 906-786-3032

    Jan 21, 2013 (Mon)    

FEB 18 (MON) 12 noon - 2 pm Landscape Planning for Your Garden
Gander Mountain, 5038 Miller Road, Flint Twp., 48507

MAR 3 & 4 (SUN & MON) 8 am - 6 pm Michigan Wildflower Assn Conf
Kellogg Center, 219 S Harrison Road, East Lansing, 48823

MAR 9 (SAT) 8 am - 1 pm Keep Genesee County Beautiful Conference
UM-Flint - Harding Mott University, Flint, 48502

APR 13 (SAT) 10 am - 3 pm Earth Day & Garden Celebration
UM-Flint - Harding Mott University, Flint, 48502

    Jan 14, 2013 (Mon)    

Landscaping For Wildlife: What types of plants and other features are useful for attracting a variety of wildlife? Which trees and flowers are the best sources for food, cover, and shelter for animals? And is there any way to attract only certain species, without bringing in animals you don’t want? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this program by Janea Little, Senior Naturalist at Chippewa Nature Center. Program begins at 6 pm at the Chippewa Nature Center, 400 S. Badour Rd., Midland, Michigan. This meeting is open to the public.

    Feb 11, 2013 (Mon)    

Identification of Flora On The Rail Trail (IFORT): Judy Page, master gardener and leader in this Midland project to record and photograph the flora along the Pere Marquette Rail Trail will give the presentation on this interesting project which began in 2012. Followng Judy's presentation, Karen Breternitz of CNC will also present her program, "What the Heck Is That?" This meeting is open to the public. Meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center, 400 S. Badour Rd., Midland, Michigan.

    Feb 23, 2013 (Sat)    

Dow Gardens’ Know and Grow Seminar: Mid Mitten Chapter will host a table with information about the Wild Ones organization and its chapter activities starting at 9:00a.m. in the Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, 1420 Badour Rd., Midland, Michigan. This is open to the participants of the Dow Garden's Seminar

    Mar 03, 2013 (Sun)    

Wildflower Association of Michigan 26th Annual Conference: This two day event (Mar. 3 and 4) is at the Kellogg Center, MSU campus, East Lansing. Entitled “Grow the Change you Want to See in the World.” For details go to www.wildflowersmich.org.

    Mar 11, 2013 (Mon)    

Cleaning and Sharpening Garden Tools: Bill Ferris, a chapter member, will lead us through the process of cleaning and sharpening our garden tool in the CNC woodshop located in the Resource Building. This meeting is open to Wild Ones chapter members only. Bring your tools. Meeting begins at 6 p.m. at CNC. Those present will have the opportunity to discuss the City of Midland's Weed Ordinance which needs updating.

    Apr 08, 2013 (Mon)    

Monarch Butterflies and the "Bring Back the Monarchs Campaign": The Monarch butterfly's life cycle, migration, and habitat have been studied extensively by many scientists. Learn about the perils Monarchs face during their travels to Mexico and back, and how our climate has impacted the populations. Wild Ones, the national organization, officially joined the "Monarch Joint Venture" last fall in an effort to plant more milkweeds this year for the Monarchs. Denny Brooks is a long time amateur naturalist, local nature photographer, and citizen scientist. He is collecting data for "Monarch Watch" at the University of Kansas; the "Monarch Larva Monitoring Program" for the University of Minnesota; parasite testing for the University of Georgia and butterfly sightings for "Journey North," for over ten years. This program is open to the public starting at 6 pm at Chippewa Nature Center, 400 Badour Rd., Midland, Michigan

    May 11, 2013 (Sat)    

Migratory Bird Day Celebration: This annual event is held at Ziibiwing Cultural Center, Mt Pleasant 1:00-4:00 p.m. Mid-Mitten table display – volunteers are needed

    May 13, 2013 (Mon)    

Invasive Exotics Identification and Control Methods at CNC: Presenters are Tom Lenon & Curt Holsinger. During this two-hour program, Tom Lenon, Director of Land and Facilities, along with Curt Holsinger, Land Maintenance Coordinator, for Chippewa Nature Center will identify the alien invasive plants and explain their current strategies and tactics to fight off the invaders. If you own any land, ranging from a small flower garden to a hundred acres or more, this program is for you! We will use golf carts to visit different sections of the 1200 acres managed at Chippewa Nature Center, so pre-registration is required: Please call Jeanne at 989-631-0830 or email hendersonjeanne23@gmail.com. and let her know you are coming

    May 23, 2013 (Thu)    

Native Plant Sale at CNC: Mid-Mitten Chapter table display. Volunteers needed. Thursday, 1-8 p.m. for members only and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. the public is welcome

    Jun 10, 2013 (Mon)    

Pollinator Conservation: A Framework for Healthy Ecosystems: Jennifer Hopwood of the Xerces Society is the presenter. Plant pollination by insects, especially native bees, is an important ecosystem service and is essential in natural, agricultural and urban landscapes. Learn about the fascinating lives of native bees, land management practices, and habitat restoration to benefit pollinators and biodiversity. There are steps we can each take to conserve these creatures. Program begins at 6 pm at CNC. Open to the public with a donation request from nonmembers to help defray costs

    Jul 20, 2013 (Sat)    

Hike at Pintail Bog: Pintail Bog is located at the Rifle River Recreationsal Area and will be a day trip. Everyone will carpool from CNC and should bring a sack lunch. There is a possible cookout following the hike at the cabin of one of the chapter members. More informations will follow

    Aug 11, 2013 (Sun)    

Kayaking on a lake in Gladwin County: Bill Ferris, Janea Little, and Jeanne Henderson will lead the group on this little adventure. Fee is $18 per person for those using CNC kayaks and staff. Event begins at CNC at 9:00 a.m. and returns to CNC at 2 p.m. Bring your own lunch. Registration is required no later then August 2nd by contacting President Jeanne Henderson at 989-631-0830

    Sep 09, 2013 (Mon)    

Starting Seeds: The speaker is Joseph Tychonievich of the Arrowhead Alpines Plant Nursery and author of Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener. Germinating wildflowers can be a little trickier that your standard tomatoes and marigolds, but once you know a few tricks, it is pretty easy. The talk will explain some of the concepts behind getting good germination from wild plants, common problems, and simple ways to make it easy. Joseph specializes in hard to grow specialty plants, woodland plants, and ferns. Open to the public with a donation request from nonmembers to help defray costs. Meeting begins at 6 pm at CNC.

    Sep 14, 2013 (Sat)    

Monarch Butterfly Celebration: This event is held at the Ziibiwing Cultural Center in Mt. Pleasant from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Mid-Mitten table display needs volunteers

    Oct 14, 2013 (Mon)    

Plant and Seed Exchange: Bring your own native plants and/or seeds to exchange with other wild ones members. At 5:30 pm we will begin the exchange of seed and plants followed by dinner at 6:30 pm at Karol's house. Weather permitting there will be a fire in the firepit. For directions please contact Karol at karolw@centurytel.net

    Nov 11, 2013 (Mon)    

Potluck, Annual Meeting and Elections for 2014 officers: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. to get ready; potluck begins at 6:00 p.m. in classroom 3 at Chippewa Nature Center. Annual Meeting begins at 7:00 with reports and photos of 2012 activities; old business; elections for 2014 officers; and brainstorming ideas for next year’s programs.

    Mar 13, 2013 (Wed)    

Membership Meeting

Please join us as we discuss old and new Wild Ones business!


Where: St. Daniels Church (7010 Valley Park Dr, Clarkston, MI)

When: 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Who: All North Oakland Wild Ones chapter members

    Apr 03, 2013 (Wed)    

All about Monarchs: Tagging, Way Stations, Plants/Flowers, School Involvement AND Controlling the Invasive Swallow-wort

Monarch presentation by Deb Jackson

Swallow-wort presentation by Brittany Bird from Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Heather Huffstutler from Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy.


Please join us as we first learn about monarchs, then learn how to identify and control the invasive swallow-wort that is threatening the survival of the monarchs.

About Deb: "I began raising monarchs when I was about 10, I thought they were the most magnificent butterfly I could find. It became a delightful summertime hobby that I continued off and on for 40 years. After recently learning about the tragic decline of monarch populations, I decided I could help by encouraging others to raise them and/or provide natural habitat for their caterpillars. I've been to 10 schools and perhaps 100 classes over the last 4 years showing children the stages from butterfly to pupa to larva to egg. I've also done dozens of programs for service & senior groups, church social clubs, garden clubs and recreation centers. Last summer I held three public tagging events inviting anyone to tag a monarch before it sets off to Mexico. I was able to travel to some of the winter hibernation sanctuaries in Mexico, watching them fly by the thousands on a sunny day just before they returned northward."


Where: St. Daniels Church (7010 Valley Park Dr, Clarkston, MI)

When: 7:30 - 9:00 PM (doors open at 7)

Who: Open to the public! Donations greatly appreciated!! Reservations preferred: annebushroe@hotmail.com

Flyer: Available here!

    Apr 10, 2013 (Wed)    

Depot Park Rain Garden Maintenance AND Membership Meeting

What a fun night we will have! First, join us to do spring clean up at our rain garden in Depot Park. Our rain garden will be featured in the Clarkston garden tour this year, so we want it looking great! Bring work gloves, rakes, clippers, shovels, and lawn bags, if you can. And of course, lots of enthusiasm.


Then, join us for our business meeting as we discuss old and new Wild Ones business! Come to one or both events...no pressure to do both!


Where: Rain garden work is at Depot Park in downtown Clarkston. Meet in the parking lot on the south side of the road. Business meeting location TBD...stay tuned!

When:Rain garden work starts at 5:30. Business meeting is from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Who: Everyone is invited to attend the rain garden cleanup! The business meeting at 7 is for any North Oakland Wild Ones chapter members.

    May 01, 2013 (Wed)    

Plant This, Not That!

Presented by Laura Zigmanth. Learn about native alternative to popular plants, shrubs, & flowers. Laura Zigmanth is a Landscape Designer and Horticultural Consultant specializing in using native plants, habitat restoration, and sustainable techniques in the homeowner's landscape.


Where: St. Daniels Church (7010 Valley Park Dr, Clarkston, MI)

When: 7:30 - 9:00 PM (doors open at 7)

Who: Open to the public! Donations greatly appreciated!! Reservations preferred: annebushroe@hotmail.com

Flyer: Available here!

    May 08, 2013 (Wed)    

Depot Park Rain Garden Maintenance AND Membership Meeting

What a fun night we will have! First, join us to do spring clean up at our rain garden in Depot Park. Our rain garden will be featured in the Clarkston garden tour this year, so we want it looking great! Bring work gloves, rakes, clippers, shovels, and lawn bags, if you can. And of course, lots of enthusiasm.


Then, join us for our business meeting as we discuss old and new Wild Ones business! Come to one or both events...no pressure to do both!


Where: Rain garden work is at Depot Park in downtown Clarkston. Meet in the parking lot on the south side of the road. Business meeting location TBD...stay tuned!

When:Rain garden work starts at 5:30. Business meeting is from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Who: Everyone is invited to attend the rain garden cleanup! The business meeting at 7 is for any North Oakland Wild Ones chapter members.

    Jun 05, 2013 (Wed)    

Depot Park Rain Garden Maintenance AND Membership Meeting

What a fun night we will have! First, join us to do spring clean up at our rain garden in Depot Park. Our rain garden will be featured in the Clarkston garden tour this year, so we want it looking great! Bring work gloves, rakes, clippers, shovels, and lawn bags, if you can. And of course, lots of enthusiasm.


Then, join us for our business meeting as we discuss old and new Wild Ones business! Come to one or both events...no pressure to do both!


Where: Rain garden work is at Depot Park in downtown Clarkston. Meet in the parking lot on the south side of the road. Business meeting location TBD...stay tuned!

When:Rain garden work starts at 5:30. Business meeting is from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Who: Everyone is invited to attend the rain garden cleanup! The business meeting at 7 is for any North Oakland Wild Ones chapter members.

    Jul 10, 2013 (Wed)    

Clarkston Garden Walk

This is the 8th Annual Clarkston Garden Walk. This year, the Depot Park rain garden created and maintained by Wild Ones North Oakland is included!!


When: 12 - 8 PM

Who: Open to the public!

More Info: See the Clarkston Farm & Garden Club's web site for more info.

    Mar 14, 2013 (Thu)    

What: Trees and Shrubs for the Birds
When: Thursday, March 14, 5:30 pm
Where: Northland Aboretum
Presented By: Brainerd Chapter Wild Ones and Bonnie Hiniker

Learn how to use Minnesota's own trees and shrubs to create a symphony of color, sound, and motion in your yard! Bonnie will talk about the species our feathered friends love and how the blossoms and color they produce can be used to create an attractive landscape.

Bonnie Hiniker has a horticulture degree from the UofM and studied landscape design at Central Lakes College. She owns and operates Sunshine Garden Nursery and Landscaping north of Pine River, MN, now in its sixteenth year of growing native plants for sale from seed.

Wild Ones promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities. Contact brainerdwildones@ymail.com for more information.

Cost is $3, free for Wild Ones members.

    Mar 14, 2013 (Thu)    

Our Living Soil - Lisa Reuvers
March Chapter Meeting
7:00 PM, Emmaus Baptist Church, 712 Linden Street North, Northfield, MN 55057
Free and open to the public

Lisa Reuvers is a Minnesota Master Gardener and avid gardener. Lisa says we are what we eat, the plants are that much more so. We CAN make a difference in the fertility of the soil. COMPOST is a major component and we must have it in our gardens. Lisa is so excited about a workshop she attended at the Upper Midwest Master Gardeners Conference in July and pleased to be able to pass the information on to us.

    Apr 11, 2013 (Thu)    

Butterfly Basics - Joel Dunnette
April Chapter Meeting
7:00 PM, Emmaus Baptist Church, 712 Linden Street North, Northfield, MN 55057
Free and open to the public

Joel Dunnette is a Minnesota Master Naturalist with a passion for butterflies. He will speak on "Butterfly Basics," showing several kinds we see in southeast Minnesota. He will explain their life cycles. Joel feels that what we plant in our yards and neighborhoods can make a big difference to these beautiful creatures. Joel is a past president of the Minnesota Native Plant Society and has been active in the Prairie Enthusiasts. Living in Bryon, Minnesota, Joel is our most distant member. Joel has led groups in the Iron Horse Prairie in Hayfield, Minnesota and presented many programs at Whitewater State Park. Joel is quite an authority on our natural environment.

    May 09, 2013 (Thu)    

Woodland Wildflower Walk - Nancy Pumper
May Chapter Meeting
6:00 PM, Hauberg Woods Park, Thye Parkway East, Northfield, MN 55057
Free and open to the public

Nancy Pumper has a background in naturalism and led her church teenagers into the Boundary Waters for many years. This year, Nancy will take you into Hauberg woods and point out the beautiful flowers that grow in it. Trilliums, Jack-in-the-Pulpits, Bellwort, Wild Ginger, and numerous other flowers as well as ferns and sedges will be examined. Nancy is quick to point out why they are growing in their particular habitat. Nancy's family has a large acreage near Brainerd where she has many flowers such as trilliums and orchids that grow on her land as well as in the area around it.

    May 10, 2013 (Fri)    

Back to Nature Garage and Plant Sale
Fundraiser for Northfield Prairie Partners Chapter of Wild Ones
Friday, May 10th, 12:00 Noon - 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 11th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
414 Manitou Street, Northfield, Minnesota 55057

Our Northfield Prairie Partners will do their main fundraiser on the driveway and garage of Arlene Kjar's home. All are encouraged to participate in some way. Collect items that we can sell, no electrical appliances, and price ahead of time. We will change the price if we feel it needs to be different. Deliver from Monday - Thursday. Pot plants ahead of time so they look nice. We'll have a separate place for native and non-native plants. Birdhouses, feeders, clothing, shoes, crafts, dishes, toys, and the usual garage sale items sell well. Strawberries, rhubarb, raspberries, and of course heirloom tomatoes are popular. Deliver tables on the 5th.

    Jun 13, 2013 (Thu)    

Walk Through a Native Prairie - Nancy Braker and Bonnie Harper Lore
June Chapter Meeting
6:00 PM, Meet at Carleton College Arboretum Office, 710 Three Oaks Drive, Northfield, MN 55057
Free and open to the public

Nancy and Bonnie will lead us on a walk through McKnight Prairie which is on a mesa near Stanton, Minnesota. It has never been farmed and has solis that are very unique to this area. many rare plants are found in the preserve. Nancy Braker is the Director of Cowling Arboretum at Carleton College. Bonnie Harper Lore is a writer and member of Wild Ones. A map can be found on the Carleton College McKnight Prairie web page.

    Jun 01, 2013 (Sat)    

Landscape Revival: Native Plant Expo and Market

Saturday, June, 1st, 2013, 9:00 am – 3:00pm
Free and the Public is Invited
Community Pavilion at Roseville Rainbow Foods
1201 Larpenteur Ave West, Roseville
This is the NE corner of Larpentuer Ave and Fernwood Ave, one block west of Lexington Ave Map

Click for details as they become available. We'll update the list of participating native nurseries, vendors and organizations as planing proceeds.

    Feb 09, 2013 (Sat)    

Going Green in the Neighborhood: Peter Kovarik
The Story of the Lower Olentangy Urban Arboretum
10 am Whetstone Branch Library
Location: 3909 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214, 614-645-2275

Peter Kovarik, biologist and community environmentalist came into the Crestview neighborhood of Columbus looking to bring nature home. He found an existing network of like-minded neighbors interested in creating a place for the natural, native world in the city parks, ravines and on the streets of the district. Come here when it all started, what projects acted as stepping stones to community involvement and how it is leading to a greener, healthier neighborhood for everyone. Peter is an entymologist and researcher. He teaches biology at Columbus State Community College.

    Feb 21, 2013 (Thu)    

OIPC 2013 Research Conference
February 21, 2013
Columbus Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
Parking is available at the 4-H Center and across Fred Taylor Drive in the Bill Davis Stadium Lot.
"Strengthening the Bridge between Research and Management"
http://oipc.info/research_conference2013.html

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

The Ohio Invasive Plants Council
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This conference is designed to bring researchers, land managers, landscapers, growers, students and interested public together to learn about recent advances and to continue dialogue and interaction regarding the ecology and management of invasive plants that threaten terrestrial, wetland, and aquat..

    Feb 23, 2013 (Sat)    

TOUR & Annual Pancake Breakfast
Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Garden - Mary Maloney
10am Ohio State University, Howlett Hall, 2001 Fyffe Ct., Columbus, OH 43210
614-688-3479; http://chadwickarboretum.osu.edu; maloney.23@osu.edu

If you are a member of the Chadwick Arboretum there is no cost; if you are not, they will be accepting a donation for the breakfast. We want to thank you in advance for your donations.

    Mar 09, 2013 (Sat)    

Bees, Bees & More Bees: Barbara Altenburg
10 am at Sharon Woods Metro Park - Spring Hollow Lodge

Join us for a presentation from a member of the Central Ohio Beekeeper's Association explaining the importance of bees as pollinators for native plants and what we as a community can do to help sustain and attract honey bees to our yards. There will be brochures and posters on pollination given away at this meeting.

    Mar 28, 2013 (Thu)    

Using Native Plants in the Landscape
March 28, 2013
Mulberry Community Center
260 Mulberry Avenue, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
Keynote Speaker Carolyn Summers -
“Gardens Filled With Life: Designing with Northeastern Flora”
www.meigs.osu.edu

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Ohio State University Extension brings the knowledge of the university directly to you. We fulfill the land-grant mission of The Ohio State University by interpreting knowledge and research developed by Extension and other faculty and staff at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Ohio State main campus, and other land-grant universities – so Ohioans can use the scientifically based information to better their lives, businesses and communities

    Apr 05, 2013 (Fri)    

2013 OHIO BOTANICAL SYMPOSIUM
Friday, April 5, 2013
Villa Milano 1630 Schrock Road, Columbus, OH, 43229
Keynote Address:
The Flora of Northeastern U.S. and Adjacent Canada, “Advancing the Legacy”
Robert Naczi, Ph.D., New York Botanical Garden
http://cmnh.org/site/ResearchandCollections/Botany/BotSymp.aspx

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

In 1963,Robet Naczi, Ph.D. first published Gleason & Cronquist's Manual of Vascular Plants, universally regarded as one of the most authoritative books on the region's flora. Major advances in botany since the Manual's last edition in 1991 have made a major revision of the Manual an obvious necessity. Under the energetic leadership of NYBG scientist Robert F. Naczi, this project is now underway. Dr. Naczi will speak about the Botanical Garden's lively history of plant exploration and will discuss his project's progress in updating the new flora for northeastern North America, including the identification, geographic distribution, frequency, ecology, and conservation of the wild plants of the region

    Apr 13, 2013 (Sat)    

Rain Gardens a Natural Solution– Linda Rosine
10 am at Innis House (Inniswood Metro Park)

Linda Rosine, Environmental Coordinator has been with the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department since 2002. She is the coordinator for Keep Grove City Beautiful, the recycling program for the City of Grove City and creates programming for our environmental education classes and workshops which includes our ongoing workshops for rain barrels and rain gardens. She on the board for Keep Ohio Beautiful and is the City’s liaison for the Gardens at Gantz Volunteers. She a graduate of The Ohio State University married for 29 years and has a daughter who is a senior at Miami University. Linda has a new passion for native perennials that has been created because of her interest in rain gardens, rain barrels and the need to be more ‘green’. Linda’s presentation will be about the history of rain gardens, why we need them, what they are and how you can create a rain garden in your own backyard. Including the City of Grove City’s rain garden program.

    Apr 27, 2013 (Sat)    

TOUR - The Arc of Appalachia
10am- Highlands Nature Sanctuary & the Appalachian Forest Museum

The Highlands Nature Sanctuary is located at 7660 Cave Road, Bainbridge, Ohio. The Arc is an educational destination in southern Ohio with 2000-acres of hiking and nature trails. We will be carpooling for this event meeting at Inniswood at 8:30 a.m. Please bring water and packed lunch/snacks for the day.
Highlands Nature Sanctuary offers nature education and appreciation suitable for everyone. A viewing deck overlooks the Rocky Fork Creek, and three short nature trails lead from the Appalachian Forest Museum into the heart of the Rocky Fork Gorge, an easy but stunning walk to some of the Nature Sanctuary's most scenic landscapes. The Appalachian Forest Museum is the first museum in the world devoted to Earth’s temperate forest biome. Artists Geoff Mowery, John Agnew and Robert Dafford hand-painted eight chapters, in original mural sized oil paintings of the story, which started 33 million years ago and spans across the globe.

    May 03, 2013 (Fri)    

FLORA QUEST
See what you've been missing!
May 3-5, 2013

http://flora-quest.com/

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Twenty of Ohio’s top botanists and naturalists will converge at Shawnee State Park and Forest to lead trips for Flora-Quest during “orchid season”. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH) dubs it, “the premier spring botanical adventure!”

Shawnee is only a morning’s drive from any corner of the state, so it’s well within range for a weekend escape. This 63,000 acre forest, known as “Ohio’s Little Smokies,”boasts of nine endangered, 16 threatened and 19 potentially threatened species of plants. It’s also brimming with birds, butterflies, amphibians and other interesting wildlife. There’s no need to leave the state for a spring nature fix when you could join us in Southern Ohio!

We have something for everybody’s interests: botany, birds, trees, butterflies and so much more. See, touch, hear, smell -and new this year- TASTE the wilderness forest! See our complete quest listings at "Quests" link http://flora-quest.com/

Come for the botany and find a host of other like-minded outdoors men and women. But this isn’t roughing it; we cater to your every need and drive you in our environ- mentally friendly and spacious vans. Small group sizes ensure you’ll have a hands on experience. Flora-Quest is also a great way for Master Gardener Volunteers and Ohio Certified Volunteered Naturalists to expand their knowledge of Ohio’s flora and fauna.

While we offer engaging educational programs, our keynote speaker is worth the trip alone! The author, Dr. Joan Maloof of the Old Growth Forest Network, will illuminate why we need undisturbed forests for study and play. She was a highly acclaimed speaker at the CMNH’s Forest Conservation Symposium in 2012. If you missed her there, this is your opportunity to meet her in person. The well-known Ohio photographer, Ian Adams, will also return to Flora-Quest to help us celebrate trees.

Early bird discounted registration opens on January 5th. Don’t delay, trips fill quickly and seats are limited!

    May 11, 2013 (Sat)    

May 11, 2013- NEW- Growing Up to be a Wild One- Barbara Kay Velez Barbosa
10am at Innis House ( Inniswood Metro Park)

Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for this event. Columbus Wild Ones Members will be bringing plants, seeds and materials. Children and adults will be doing hands on activities. Please bring a small hand trowel and a pair of gloves. Activities: Propagating Native Plants and putting them into pots. Seeds will be taken home and seedlings transplanted plant into their flower beds. Sharing information on creating a Monarch Waystation and how to maintain it to attract butterflies. Children will also receive a FREE poster.

    May 25, 2013 (Sat)    

May 25, 2013- TOUR & PLANT SALE – Home of Barbara Kay Velez Barbosa
10 am- 12pm at 7292 Basil Western Rd., Canal Winchester, OH 43110

Barbara once a fulltime childcare teacher and director, is now retired enjoying gardening with her grandchildren. Educating both children and adults while creating native areas on her 5 acres making gardening both educational and fun is something she enjoys most in life. Plant list and prices will be available after April 13, 2013.

    Jun 08, 2013 (Sat)    

Eight Months of Blooming Orchids-Ken Mentell
10am at Innis House (Inniswood Metro Park)

Ken Mettler has been finding and photographing wild orchids since 1982. He holds a BS in Agriculture from the Ohio State University. Always interested in the natural world, he has worked as a zookeeper, conservation educat or, and a research assistant in the Amazon Basin in Peru. He is currently employed as a Special Investigator for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. He lives in the Hocking Hills with three rescued Rottweilers. He enjoys gardening, hiking, scuba diving, hunting and other outdoor pursuits. Most people are not aware that Ohio has about 40 species of native orchids. Some begin blooming in April, and some don’t finish until early November, making a long season when wild orchids can be seen and enjoyed. Some are large and showy, some are small and easily overlooked, but all are fascinating. This talk is a chronological walk through the seasons, showing over two dozen species with information on locations, habitats and life cycles

    Jun 14, 2013 (Fri)    

Mothapalooza!
June 14-16, 2013
Shawnee Lodge & Conference Center
4404B State Route 125 • West Portsmouth, Ohio 45663
Phone: 1.740.858.6621 • Fax: 1.740.858.4766
http://www.mothapalooza.org/
Key note Speakers: David Wagner – “Caterpillars”
David Horn - Identifying Moths:
"A Challenge to Nature Enthusiasts Who Want to Know the Names of Everything."

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Registration is now open! Browse through our field trip options, and then go to our Registration page to reserve your spot.

Mothapalooza will be a weekend of moth, butterfly and native plant appreciation, field trips and workshops in beautiful Adams and Scioto Counties, Ohio. The Conference will be based out of the Shawnee State Lodge in West Portsmouth, OH. Field trips will take place in various hotspots throughout the Edge of Appalachia Preserve System (owned by The Nature Conservancy and Cincinnati Museum Center ) and Shawnee State Forest.

David Wagner is a Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Co- Director of the Center for Conservation and Biodiversity at the University of Connecticut. His research interests are in the biosystematics of moths and invertebrate conservation. He has published four books on caterpillars of Eastern North America—his 2005 guide with Princeton University Press, Caterpillars of Eastern North America: A Guide to Identification and Natural History is in its sixth printing. He published two new books in 2011: one on Rare, Declining, and Poorly Known Butterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera) of Forests and Woodlands in the Eastern United States and a caterpillar identification guide to the Owlet Caterpillars of Eastern North America. David resides in Storrs, Connecticut. Pastimes include fishing, bicycling, and volleyball, and he enjoys bird watching, travel, and gardening with his wife Sylvia

    Jun 22, 2013 (Sat)    

TOUR- Cranberry Bog – Buckeye Lake
10 am - RSVP must be received by May 12, 2013
We will be meeting at Buckeye Lake North Shore Boat Launch and State Park

The State park is located on St RT 79 in the Village of Buckeye Lake. The Bog is a 12 acres Ohio Nature Park Preserve. There will be a sign up sheet at May 11, 2013 Columbus Wild Ones meeting at Inniswood Metro Park or you can RSVP to barb_carson@hotmail.com by May 12, 2013. There will be a cost of $12.00 per person. Cash or Checks made out to Greater Buckeye Lake Historical Society & Museum. This money goes toward the preservation programs for the Ancient Cranberry Bog and its programs. Transportation to the bog will be provided by the Buckeye Lake Museum aboard the Queen of the Lake.

    Jul 13, 2013 (Sat)    

Drying Preserving Flowers and Creative Uses- Diana Swigert
10am at Innis House (Inniswood Metro Park)

Diana was introduced to gardening in her childhood through her Grandmother and Great Grandfather's flower beds. Making things (crafting) is a natural talent and encouraged even more by her Mother and Grandmother. Diana is employment with Roscoe Village has become the perfect place. Where she can enjoy growing perennials, dry and preserve, create, make Christmas ornaments, use basic skills taught as a child, and share all these pleasures with others. Mrs. Montgomery, co-founder, began the tradition in Roscoe Village to decorate with native natural dried materials and Diana takes great pride in continuing the tradition. .Diana will share with us about 'How, what, when, and where to dry' and simple ways to use your dried items. Helping every gardener enjoy their flower gardens even more. . Assisting Diana will be Judy Boyd and Judith Norris who are co-worker/friends. Judy enjoys ornament making while Judith prefers arrangements in vases. Ladies are members of the Town and Country Garden Club, both found part time employment at Roscoe Village after retiring from their previous employment, and all three have become good friends. Diana is a hand on speaker who explains the hows and whys of drying in ways most people can understand and remember. She will have a collection of dried samples and a display of decorations that are simple to create. A Dried Table Decoration which is assembled during the program should encouragement everyone to do their own.

    Jul 26, 2013 (Fri)    

5th Annual Midwest Native Plant Conference
Bergamo Center Dayton, Ohio
July 26, 27 & 28, 2013
Saturday Keynote Speaker
Doug Tallamy "Your Role in Building Biological Corridors: Networks for Life"
http://midwestnativeplants.org/events.php

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

So if you haven’t already, be sure to save July 26, 27 & 28, 2013 for the 5th Annual Midwest Native Plant Conference! Once again, we will be at Bergamo Center in Dayton. Doug Tallamy will be our Saturday keynote speaker. His topic will be " Your Role in Building Biological Corridors: Networks for Life". On Friday evening, back by popular demand, we will have brother/sister team Wayne Richards and Judy Burris give a lively presentation on "Wild for Weeds and Critters- the Vital Role of our Native Flora and Fauna". Saturday morning keynote, David Fitzsimmons, will share his knowledge on Ohio's Vernal Pools. This year, our conference plant is Spicebush. We hope to see you there!

Vendors Open to the Public Saturday July 27, 2013 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Native Plants, Books, Artwork, Jewelry and More,designed to connect you with nature

http://www.midwestnativeplants.org/ OR http://www.bergamocenter.org/index.htm

    Jul 27, 2013 (Sat)    

TOUR- Guy Denny’s Prairie
10 am - 6021 Mount Gilead Rd, Fredericktown, OH 43019-9513 740-694-6087

Guy served as Chief of Natural Areas and Preserves for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and dedicated 33 years of service to the state. During his tenure he built a nationally recognized system of nature preserves and scenic rivers, and served as chief naturalist for Ohio State Parks. His continued commitment to the protection of Ohio's natural resources is demonstrated through his service to several local and state-wide conservation organizations After the tour we will be going to lunch at local family owned restaurant famous for their “ Home Made Pies “.

    Aug 10, 2013 (Sat)    

TOUR ODNR Prairie & GEO Walk – Dick Moseley
10am - Ohio State Fair Grounds / Expo Center

Dick is a graduate of The Ohio State University and has B.S. Degrees in Nature Interpretation ('63) and Science Education ('64). He was the first Chief of the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and served in that capacity for nearly 21 years. He retired in 1993 from the Department as Deputy Director and is a member of the Ohio Conservation Hall of Fame. Dick currently works as a volunteer for the Ohio Division of Natural Area and Preserves.

    Sep 14, 2013 (Sat)    

Elfner Organic Lawncare: Nate Elfner of Elfner Organic Lawncare
10 am at Innis House ( Inniswood Metro Park)

Everyone wants a healthy lawn, but some people prefer an alternative to chemical treatments. Organic lawn care promotes lush healthy lawns that are safe for people, pets & the planet. This class will cover all-natural fertilization, managing weeds without chemicals, soil health and other topics to provide you with the skills to care for your own lawn organically. After Nate attended The Ohio State University, he found that his interests were drawn toward organic landscaping and farming. He earned a certification as a Permaculture Design Consultant through the University of New Hampshire in 1996. Nate and his wife, Jenn, started their company in 2000. It began with a focus toward native and edible landscaping, but over the years has changed to focus on the Organic Lawncare division. Nate is proud to offer environmentally responsible lawn care services to the Central Ohio area.

    Sep 28, 2013 (Sat)    

TOUR - Debra Knapke, The Garden Sage
10 am Location: 873 Clover Drive, Columbus, OH 43235, 614-459-7167.

dknapke@columbus.rr.com; www.DebraTheGardenSage.com; Blog: www.heartland-gardening.com
Deb is an author, educator, consultant, designer and tour guide. She teaches at Columbus State Community College and serves on several committees that deal with gardening. Her gardens are full of a large variety of both native and non-native trees, shrubs, forbs, plants and herbs. Each garden seems to have a theme to it, as well as, a class and characteristics of its own. As you walk by her gardens you can sense that they are used for meditation because of all the thought that she has put into each one. Columbus Wild Ones will provide light refreshments after the tour.

    Oct 12, 2013 (Sat)    

Colors of Fall Tree I.D. - Peter Lowe
10am at Innis House (Inniswood Metro Park).

Peter Lowe is the Native Landscape Manager at The Dawes Arboretum. Peter holds a degree in Agriculture from The Ohio State University and has designed hundreds of displays and installed hundreds of thousands of annuals and bulbs. He currently works with native plants as well as helping to develop the Ohio Native Plant Network and Ohio Sustainable Landscape initiatives. Peter is the current Chair of the Horticulture, Greenhouse and facilities section of the American Public Garden Association. His hope is to educate homeowners, garden centers, landscapers and other garden enthusiasts on, not just the benefits of native plants, but how to use them to their full potential.
Walk with The Dawes Arboretum’s Native Landscape Manager, Peter Lowe, as he showcases the breathtaking sights of fall. Learn how to properly identify trees using foliage shape, bark patterns, buds, seeds and fruit. Discover

    Oct 26, 2013 (Sat)    

TOUR- Native Trees in the fall: Dawes Arboretum with Peter Lowe
10 am - 7770 Jacksontown Rd., Newark, OH 43056; www.dawesarb.org 800.44.DAWES.

Discover the awe inspiring colors displayed by our native trees. Walk with Native Landscape Manager, Peter Lowe, as he guides you through the grounds of The Dawes Arboretum. See our most spectacular native trees within their natural setting and learn the fabulous wildlife value that they add to the landscape. During this program learn about the balanced approach to gardening with natives and their economic and ecological value within an ecosystem. Join us for an exciting educational tour as we welcome autumn and its dazzling rainbow of color. The Dawes Arboretum is now charging $2.00 per person for their tours. We will be meeting in the visitor’s parking lot for the tour, please look for signs when you get to Dawes. Those that wish to car pool can meet at Inniswood Metro Park at 8:30 am

    Nov 09, 2013 (Sat)    

Landscaping with Herbs- Mary Lewis
10am at Innis House (Inniswood Metro Park).

Mary is the Eco-Manager and Volunteer Coordinator for the Ohio Heritage Gardens at the Govenor’s Residence in Bexley Ohio. Her discussion will be on how to use herbs in your garden beds along with annuals, perennials and native plants also used as herbs. She will have a handout that lists herbs for landscaping and where to plant them. There will be a Pesto demo that shows how to use and add pesto to create several different easy uses and an opportunity for tasting one of her special Pesto Recipe. Mary blames her obsession for gardening on her dad and grandmother; both were and are wonderful gardeners. She started out gardening with marigold seeds that a friend had given her and she hasn’t stopped since then. In the 90's she took classes at The Gardens at Gantz Farm in Grove City and within a year, she was a volunteer with this organization. Volunteering at Gantz led her to The Fairfield Herb Society and then to becoming a Fairfield County Master Gardener. At a master gardener conference, she found out about the ambassador program for the Ohio Governor's Residence and Ohio Heritage Gardens and volunteered. She was elected to be Fairfield County's Master Gardener Ambassador and from that point on her passion for native plants and landscaping including herbs has grown.

    Mar 20, 2013 (Wed)    

Wild Ones: Vernal Equinox Walk
6:15 pm, Wildwood Preserve, Visitor Center, Window on Wildlife
6:30 pm, Purple Trail

    Apr 02, 2013 (Tue)    

Board Meeting
6:45 pm
**** NOTE: New Meeting location *****
TBG Horticulture Office
5444 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43615

This is the 2nd house on the west side of Bancroft Street entrance to TBG

    Apr 09, 2013 (Tue)    

Greg Lipps: My Experiences in Herp Conservation
April 9th
7:00 pm, Olander Park, Nederhouser Community Hall

All are welcome.

    Apr 14, 2013 (Sun)    

Wild Ones: Hepatica Hike
3:30 pm Rooney’s Woods, Fulton Cty. Rd. C
(near to Oak Openings Preserve)
For details and RSVP: wildonesoakopeningsregion@gmail.com


April 14 through May 26th


Oak Openings Wildflower Walks
1 pm, Sundays, Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center
Reservations: metroparkstoledo.com

    May 01, 2013 (Wed)    

Wild Ones: Trilliums and More! Yellow Trail
6:30 pm, Secor Metropark, Nature Photo Center,

    May 07, 2013 (Tue)    

Board Meeting
6:45 pm
**** NOTE: New Meeting location *****
TBG Horticulture Office
5444 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43615

This is the 2nd house on the west side of Bancroft Street entrance to TBG

    May 14, 2013 (Tue)    

Seamus Metress: Impact of Man on Plants and Animals
May 14th
7:00 pm, Olander Park, Nederhouser Community Hall

All are welcome

    May 16, 2013 (Thu)    

Blue Week: Karner Blue Savanna Saunter & Stewardship
6:30 pm, Meilke Rd. Savanna, Hill Ave., For details and RSVP:
wildonesoakopeningsregion@gmail.com

    Jun 04, 2013 (Tue)    

Board Meeting
6:45 pm
**** NOTE: New Meeting location *****
TBG Horticulture Office
5444 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43615

This is the 2nd house on the west side of Bancroft Street entrance to TBG

    Jan 12, 2013 (Sat)    

10:45 AM - 1:30 PM Plant Rescue This plant rescue will be held on Signal Mountain and led by Trina Hayes. Due to the nature of plant rescues and this rescue site, we can only open up 10 spots for rescuers.

Plants identified in this woodland area include Sweetshrub, Mapleleaf viburnum, Sassafras, Scarlet maple, Azalea (unsure of species), Rattlesnake orchid, Serviceberry, Pipsissewa, Partridgeberry, Sweet goldenrod, Skullcap (probably S. lateriflora). Other plants will be more obvious in spring.

Contact Sally Wencel to sign up and for more information.

    Jan 21, 2013 (Mon)    

6:00 PM Tennessee Valley Chapter Board Meeting Green|Spaces. Contact Nora Bernhardt for more information.

    Jan 28, 2013 (Mon)    

6:00 PM Dennis Bishop - "Ailing Soils: Drastic and Natural Remedies." Regular member meeting at green|spaces.

    Mar 09, 2013 (Sat)    

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Second Annual Symposium "Natural Landscaping: Getting MORE with Less" The second annual symposium will be held at Chattanooga State Humanities Auditorium. For more information and to register, go to our website or email us.

    Mar 16, 2013 (Sat)    

11:00 a.m., EDT Plant Rescue Trina Hayes will direct a plant rescue on Signal Mountain. Contact Trina directly to sign up or for more information

    Apr 01, 2013 (Mon)    

6:00 PM Native Rhododendrons Join us at the Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center for a program devoted to our native Rhododendrons (including azaleas). A representative from the local chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will provide a guided tour of these great woodland shrubs and give tips on using them in our urban and suburban landscapes

    Apr 06, 2013 (Sat)    

9:00 AM Wildflower Trail Walk at the Pocket with Holli Richey Join herbalist Holli Richey in an informative walk at the Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail at Pigeon Mountain. This is a member-only event. Contact Sally Wencel for more information and to sign up

    Apr 10, 2013 (Wed)    

Time and Location TBA: Native Plant & Wildflower Walk with Leon & Pat Bates This is a member-only event and space is limited. Please send an email to us to sign up

    Apr 13, 2013 (Sat)    

8:30 AM Overhill Gardens Nursery Visit We will meet at a location TBA and caravan to Avi iAskey's incredible native plant nursery in Vonore. Be sure to have plenty of cargo space. (Overhill Gardens offers Wild Ones a 10% discount.

    Oct 27, 2012 (Sat)    

Annual Meeting!.
Saturday October 27. 3:00 at Crossroads

Agenda:

3:00 Keynote address by Dean Volenberg on “The effects of modern agriculture on biodiversity”. The talk will be open to the public and should be of interest to anyone interested in conservation. Bring friends. We will have a discussion on possible ways to compensate for biodiversity losses. In the course of next year we may have additional programs on the biodiversity topic with regard to forests, invasive plants and others.

4:00 Business meeting with reports and board election. We need candidates for the board. It is not a hard-working board.

4:30 Potluck. Sara Larsen is taking charge. Expect to hear from her

    Feb 20, 2013 (Wed)    

February 20, Wednesday 2:00 pm
Nature Program presented by the Door County Chapter of Wild Ones and Dennis Prusik, publisher of the Wisconsin Nature Calendar. Thirty years of observations of the timing of natural events in Northeast Wisconsin will be reviewed. Consequences of climate change for landscaping, gardening and agriculture will be discussed. Crossroads at Big Creek. 2:00 p

    Jan 26, 2013 (Sat)    

Toward Harmony with Nature Conference

    Feb 28, 2013 (Thu)    

6:00pm at WILD Center
Annual Membership Meeting - A fun filled evening, beginning with a potluck supper, annual meeting at 6:30pm and Wildflower Bingo at 7:00pm. Includes annual Seed Sharing.

    Mar 28, 2013 (Thu)    

6:30pm in Oshkosh at Evergreen Retirement Community
Monarchs & Milkweed: An Essential Relationship
Jessica Miller, Mosquito Hill Nature Center Naturalist, will teach us about monarch biology, research being done and what you can do to help perpetuate this amazing butterfly.
Presentation of Natural Landscapes for Tomorrow grant recipients and reports from past recipients.

    Apr 25, 2013 (Thu)    

6:30pm at WILD Center
Native Trees & Cultural Care
Jess Wickland, Seasonal Horticultural Assistant, Outagamie Co. UW-Extension, will outline native trees and shrubs hardy to zone 4 or 5. She will give instructions on proper planting.

    May 11, 2013 (Sat)    

9:00-11:00am at WILD Center
Native Plant Sale & Order Pick-Up Contact Sharon Ziebert 920-410-6932

    Jun 08, 2013 (Sat)    

to Evansville, WI
Bus Tour - Agrecol Native Nursery with field tour of nursery and potted native plants for sale at Rock Prairie Farm. May also include another tour stop. More information on bus fee and departure times/location in April/May newsletter and webpage.

    Jul 25, 2013 (Thu)    

6:00 pm in Appleton
Tour - Jack Voight's Butterfly Gardens of Wisconsin, N2550 State Hwy 47, 54913
Learn how a seven acre butterfly garden was established by our host with additional information from guest speaker, Randy Powers of Prairie Future Seed Co.

    Aug 29, 2013 (Thu)    

4:00-6:30pm in Fond du Lac
Tour - McDowell Property, 77 Eastbrook Land - urban yard with rain garden, vegetables, fruit trees & other edible landscaping features.
Tour - Fuller Propery, N6265 Co. K - small bog garden, woodland gardens, two ponds with plantings & koi plus much more to enjoy.

    Sep 26, 2013 (Thu)    

6:30pm in Oshkosh at Evergreen Retirement Community
Prairie Landscaping
Annette Weissbach, hydrogeologist with the DNR, has created a butterfly garden and rain garden in a one acre prairie adjacent to a three acre pond. The gardens now provide her with many seeds to give away or to enhance her prairie.

    Sep 28, 2013 (Sat)    

9:00-11:00am at WILD Center
Native Tree & Shrub Sale - pre-order pick-up only (Order form in August/September newsletter and on webpage)
Contact: Sharon Ziebert 920-410-6932

    Sep 29, 2013 (Sun)    

September 29 - October 5
Seed Gathering at selected members' properties.
Locations in Aug/Sept newsletter and webpage.

    Oct 24, 2013 (Thu)    

6:30pm at WILD Center
Holiday Decorating with Native Plants
WOFVA members Loris Damerow and Rebecca Eyer will help you bring the beauty of the prairie to your table by creating a dried arrangement to take home.

    Nov 21, 2013 (Thu)    

6:30pm in Oshkosh at Evergreen Retirement Center
What's Buzzin' in your Backyard? Honey Bees or Mason bees?
Andy Krueger, a local beekeeper and gardener, will explain the benefits of bees and beekeeping. She will tell us why we need to help bees. Joint program with Winnebago Audubon.