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Twin Cities Chapter |
Roberta Moore, 952-891-8956,
Meetings are usually held the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (set-up & socializing begins at 6:30), at the Nokomis Community Center, 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis, unless otherwise noted. View our Current Calendar
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The Twin Cities chapter of the Wild Ones is a "hands-on" group and focuses on how to create a landscape with native plantings for gardeners at any skill level. Our gardens range in size from small areas of native plants in our yards up to full-blown prairies. The national Wild Ones group was formed in 1979, and the Twin Cities chapter held their first meeting in 2001. The local chapter provides a venue for educating members and sharing information about using plants adapted to our own soils and climate, rather than struggling to maintain exotic and sometimes invasive plantings. Become a member of Wild Ones and explore how to grow your own natural garden or yard full of native American plant species that provide wildlife habitat and a multitude of other benefits. We encourage visitors to join us one of our open-to-the-public events and hear firsthand about our group. We currently have over 300 individual, household, and business memberships. See the membership page for more information about the benefits joining The Wild Ones. Events we sponsor include:
For details about our upcoming monthly meetings and special events, scroll down this page for our upcoming calendar or go to the Newsletters page and view our latest issue (pdf). Nokomis Naturescape Historic Walking Tours
As we go green in our lives, many gardeners are also echoing the past with a more natural or native garden. Imagine walking through our area 150 years ago. What do you think you would find? This summer, Wild Ones member Julia Vanatta will lead a series of walking tours to help celebrate Nokomis Naturescape's first ten years. Those who walk with Julia will not only learn about the history of the gardens, they will also learn about the history of the other chain of lakes in Minneapolis: Rice Lake (Hiawatha), Lake Amelia (Nokomis) and Mother Lake. Talks will focus on changes to the landscape by both development in the area and entertainment trends. Nokomis Naturescape is a group of native plant demonstration gardens on the northeast corner of Lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis. Public tours will be at intervals that follow the changes in the gardens from summer into fall. One hour talk and walking tour will be followed by a half hour of open discussion with the host. Tour dates: Wild Ones Members Only Tour:
Public Tours:
Meet near the intersection of E. 50th St. and Nokomis Pkwy. In the event of light rain or scattered showers, tours will not be rescheduled but will start in the shelter of the Nokomis Community Center, 2401 East Minneahaha Parkway. If severe weather is forecast two hours prior to the event, Tuesday events will be rescheduled for the following Thursday. Saturday events will be rescheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday. Tours are co-sponsored by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (celebrating 125 years), Nokomis Naturescape, Nokomis East Neighborhood Associaction (NENA), and the Twin Cities Chapter of Wild Ones. For more information visit www.for-wild.org or call NENA at 612-724-5652. 2008 Board Members Terms end on December 31st. We line up our leadership and committees for the coming year in November. Open positions can be filled anytime. Do consider sharing your interest by getting involved in one of these capacities. Help support the healthy continuation and growth of our chapter. Duties are flexible--if you think you can help in any way contact one of the people listed above. There is a strong core of former officers still very much involved in the group who will be happy to help anyone new coming on board. Meetings are held quarterly; they often involve food and always involve laughter. |
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Jul 08, 2008 (Tue)
Nokomis Naturescape Historic Walking Tour
Free and Open to the Public
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Meet near the intersection of East 50th St. and Nokomis Parkway, Minneapolis
One of a series of walking tours led by Wild Ones member Julia Vanatta to help celebrate Nokomis Naturescape's first ten years. Those who walk with Julia will not only learn about the history of the gardens, they will also learn about the history of the other chain of lakes in Minneapolis: Rice Lake (Hiawatha), Lake Amelia (Nokomis) and Mother Lake. Talks will focus on changes to the landscape by both development in the area and entertainment trends. The one hour talk and walking tour will be followed by a half hour of open discussion with the host.
In the event of light rain or scattered showers, the tour will not be rescheduled but will start in the shelter of the Nokomis Community Center, 2401 East Minneahaha Parkway. If severe weather is forecast two hours prior to the event, Tuesday events will be rescheduled for the following Thursday, Saturday events will be rescheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday.
Tours are co-sponsored by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (celebrating 125 years), Nokomis Naturescape, Nokomis East Neighborhood Associaction (NENA), and the Twin Cities Chapter of Wild Ones. For more information visit www.for-wild.org or call NENA at 612-724-5652.
Jul 20, 2008 (Sun)
Watershed Friendly Yard Tour
Free and Open to the Public
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Begin tour and pick up a map at 3408 39th Avenue South, Minneapolis
Longfellow Community Council and Wild Ones Present the 5th annual Watershed Friendly Yard Tour. Tour Highlights include:
- beautiful native plants, shrubs and trees in 7 small urban yards
- rain gardens, rain barrels, and the RoofBloom green roof trailer
- talk with the homeowners and see photos
- free info on rain gardens and native plants
- a native plant swap (label plants with name and sun/shade info)
Enjoy seeing lovely native plants, rain gardens and a demonstration green roof. None of the gardens have been on a previous tour so come see what’s new! The tour makes a nice bicycle ride and several gardens will be within easy walking distance. Sponsored by the River Gorge Committee of the Longfellow Community Council and the Twin Cities chapter of Wild Ones.
For more info contact Hillary Oppmann at or 612-722-4529 or Carmen Simonet at .
Jul 26, 2008 (Sat)
Nokomis Naturescape Historic Walking Tour
Free and Open to the Public
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Meet near the intersection of East 50th St. and Nokomis Parkway, Minneapolis
One of a series of walking tours led by Wild Ones member Julia Vanatta to help celebrate Nokomis Naturescape's first ten years. Those who walk with Julia will not only learn about the history of the gardens, they will also learn about the history of the other chain of lakes in Minneapolis: Rice Lake (Hiawatha), Lake Amelia (Nokomis) and Mother Lake. Talks will focus on changes to the landscape by both development in the area and entertainment trends. The one hour talk and walking tour will be followed by a half hour of open discussion with the host.
In the event of light rain or scattered showers, the tour will not be rescheduled but will start in the shelter of the Nokomis Community Center, 2401 East Minneahaha Parkway. If severe weather is forecast two hours prior to the event, Tuesday events will be rescheduled for the following Thursday, Saturday events will be rescheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday.
Tours are co-sponsored by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (celebrating 125 years), Nokomis Naturescape, Nokomis East Neighborhood Associaction (NENA), and the Twin Cities Chapter of Wild Ones. For more information visit www.for-wild.org or call NENA at 612-724-5652.
Aug 19, 2008 (Tue)
Nokomis Naturescape Historic Walking Tour
Free and Open to the Public
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Meet near the intersection of East 50th St. and Nokomis Parkway, Minneapolis
One of a series of walking tours led by Wild Ones member Julia Vanatta to help celebrate Nokomis Naturescape's first ten years. Those who walk with Julia will not only learn about the history of the gardens, they will also learn about the history of the other chain of lakes in Minneapolis: Rice Lake (Hiawatha), Lake Amelia (Nokomis) and Mother Lake. Talks will focus on changes to the landscape by both development in the area and entertainment trends. The one hour talk and walking tour will be followed by a half hour of open discussion with the host.
In the event of light rain or scattered showers, the tour will not be rescheduled but will start in the shelter of the Nokomis Community Center, 2401 East Minneahaha Parkway. If severe weather is forecast two hours prior to the event, Tuesday events will be rescheduled for the following Thursday, Saturday events will be rescheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday.
Tours are co-sponsored by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (celebrating 125 years), Nokomis Naturescape, Nokomis East Neighborhood Associaction (NENA), and the Twin Cities Chapter of Wild Ones. For more information visit www.for-wild.org or call NENA at 612-724-5652.
Sep 13, 2008 (Sat)
Nokomis Naturescape Historic Walking Tour
Free and Open to the Public
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Meet near the intersection of East 50th St. and Nokomis Parkway, Minneapolis
One of a series of walking tours led by Wild Ones member Julia Vanatta to help celebrate Nokomis Naturescape's first ten years. Those who walk with Julia will not only learn about the history of the gardens, they will also learn about the history of the other chain of lakes in Minneapolis: Rice Lake (Hiawatha), Lake Amelia (Nokomis) and Mother Lake. Talks will focus on changes to the landscape by both development in the area and entertainment trends. The one hour talk and walking tour will be followed by a half hour of open discussion with the host.
In the event of light rain or scattered showers, the tour will not be rescheduled but will start in the shelter of the Nokomis Community Center, 2401 East Minneahaha Parkway. If severe weather is forecast two hours prior to the event, Tuesday events will be rescheduled for the following Thursday, Saturday events will be rescheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday.
Tours are co-sponsored by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (celebrating 125 years), Nokomis Naturescape, Nokomis East Neighborhood Associaction (NENA), and the Twin Cities Chapter of Wild Ones. For more information visit www.for-wild.org or call NENA at 612-724-5652.
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