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You already know how important it is to be "eco-conscious." But it's also important to make others aware � and when people see you in this new hat and ask you "What's Wild Ones?" you'll
be able to tell them all about it and why it's
so important. Oh � and it will also keep the sun
from burning the top of your head.
100 percent Organic Cotton Twill, garment-washed, unstructured Buckram low profile 6 panels. Pre-curved brim, sewn eyelets, cloth strap, Tri-glide buckle closure. One size fits most.
Colors: Oyster or Chocolate, with Wild Ones logo in Wild Ones Green.
$16 each
This
attractive 15-ounce campfire style mug may not make
your coffee taste better, but it's going to look
great in your hand or on your table.
With the Wild Ones logo on one side, and a sketch
of the WILD Center on the other side, you'll want
to get one for every day use and another just for
display.
$12.00 per mug
Quantity Discount: Buy 6 mugs or more and the price is just $7.00 per mug (plus shipping and handling). Send e-mail to info@for-wild.org for a shipping and handling quote. Once you've determined the total cost of the order, either use the order form to mail in your order with your check, or click the PayPal "Quantity Purchase" button below to order.
Available
in red, dark blue, or white, these totes are made
from sturdy 80 grams per square meter (*GSM) premium
quality non-woven polypropylene, 100 percent recyclable
and reusable, with contrasting two-tone panels, stitched
seams, reinforced sewn handles, bottom gusset, and
zipper closure. These tear-resistant and water-repellent
bags are made from recycled material. Silk screen
imprint.
They're printed on both sides, so no matter what you're carrying – native plant identification books, groceries, or your lunch – everyone will know you're a Wild One celebrating nature.
$10 per tote bag.
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blue, or white).
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By
Linda Curtis. Curtis Third Productions. This
new book on Carex, those grass-like plants with triangular
stems, is rich with over 200 macro-photos, plus illustrations
of this difficult-to-identify genus.
This mysterious group of plants that look like grasses but are not, and have triangular rather than round stems, are the entire topic of this book. Covering only the Carex species found in the woodlands of the Upper Midwest, this book will be enjoyed by botanist, naturalists, and (because of the many photos and illustrations) just about anyone interested in plants.
Through the eye of her camera, Linda Curtis shows us the diverse textures and designs these plants lend to the woody landscape.
$30 per copy, includes shipping and handling. Signed by author.
By
Merel Black and Emmet Judziewicz. Describing more than 1,100 species, this incredible
native plant identification book covers the wildflowers
of Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, and Ontario from 459 genera in 100
families. It includes over 2,100 photographs, 300
drawings, as well as 1,085 Wisconsin county distribution
maps. A new introduction to this second edition discusses
wildflowers in the context of their natural communities.
The book�s plastic-coated cover and durable stitching
mean it can take whatever fieldwork you may have
in mind, and using its simple identification framework,
you can quickly identify the plant family of a given
wildflower and then the genera. Suitable for use
by outdoor lovers of all kinds, from novice naturalists
to professional botanists.
The book is signed by one of the authors, photographer Merel Black, an honorary fellow in the botany departments of both the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, who also manages the "Plants of Wisconsin" web site.
Originally published by Cornerstone Press, a unique publishing "company" run by students in an upper level "Editing and Publishing" course taught at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and titled "Wildflowers of Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest," this second edition is published by The University of Wisconsin Press.
$39 per copy, includes shipping and handling. Signed by Merel Black.
A national field guide to non-native trees, shrubs, and vines. Published by the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration. This
laminated guide identifies 60 common invasive plants
that are commonly found across the United States.
Colored drawings of leaves, seed pods, and flowers
assist in the identification of these plants. The
guide is small enough to fit in glove compartments,
so you can have the guide handy at all times to help
more people identify the invasive plants that cause
us all so many problems.
Get one for yourself, and buy several more so your friends can carry copies in their own cars.
$7 per copy, includes shipping and handling.
Note: Wisconsin book is sold out. Minnesota
and Michigan still available. Lynn Steiner's
newest book is aimed at beginners and veteran gardeners
alike. Designed to help Wisconsin gardeners find,
plant, and maintain the best native species for
their specific sites however modest or lavish.
the Native Plant Profiles section offers comprehensive
descriptions of some 600 species of flowers and
groundcovers, trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens,
grasses, and ferns native to Wisconsin, as well
as information on planting, maintenance, and landscape
uses for each plant. Similar books by Lynne Steiner
cover Minnesota and Michigan. All signed by the
author.
$30 per copy, includes shipping and handling. Signed by author.
Note: Wisconsin book is sold out.
Click here to order by mail. Note: Wisconsin book is sold out.
By
Mariette Nowak Most of the examples of planting
in this book are from yards of Wild Ones members,
so it would be fair to say that this is a book
about landscaping ideas encouraged by Wild Ones.
I would go a step further and call this a very
well-illustrated "textbook"
for Wild Ones in the Midwest. � Maryann Whitman,
"Wild Ones Journal" editor.
In this remarkable book, author Mariette Nowak takes the reader step by step along the path toward habitat restoration. While the focus is on bird habitat, all the other associated animals and plants will benefit equally from these restorations. Indeed, birds are considered barometers of the health of an ecosystem, and as birds increase or decrease, so also do all other species within that ecosystem.
This wonderfully readable and richly detailed book will serve as an indispensable reference for Midwestern gardeners wishing to leave such a legacy. Unlike books that are national in scope, this one presents valuable information specific to the Midwest and its native flora and fauna. Every region of our country needs its own guide of this kind.
The book is signed by the author, Mariette Nowak, the retired director of Milwaukee County�s Wehr Nature Center, in East Troy, Wisconsin. She now serves on the boards of the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology and the Land Trust of Walworth County and was Vice President of Wild Ones and Editor-in-Chief of the "Wild Ones Journal."
$35 per copy, includes shipping and handling. Signed by author.
This laminated, 18 x 26-inch poster features the
same design by Janet Wissink as our "Roots" t-shirts.
A simple black-and-white print shows just how deep
our impressive prairie plants grow.
On the reverse side is a copy of the article, "The Root of the Matter," from our November/December 2002 "Wild Ones Journal," that discusses the root systems of prairie plants.
$30 per copy, includes shipping and handling.
Garlic
mustard. Seems like it's everywhere these days,
and almost always unwanted. In yards, along roadsides,
choking out desirable native plants. But we know
one place garlic mustard belongs, and that's on a
t-shirt you can wear to show the truth about this
alien invader. This colorful shirt was designed
by cartoonist and Wild Ones member John Klossner.
Comes complete with Kathy Kudla's garlic mustard
spread recipe. Just $16, which includes shipping
and handling.
Shirt is white with cartoon graphic on front.
Sizes: Sorry...Large and Extra Large are the only sizes still available.
$16.00 includes shipping and handling.

Want everyone to know your true feelings about buckthorn? Don't hold back! This shirt, with artwork designed especially for Wild Ones by cartoonist and Wild Ones member John Klossner � along with the Wild Ones logo, tells it all. These preshrunk, heavyweight, 100% cotton t-shirts by Jerzees� will clear up any questions.
Adult Sizes: S-M-L-XL. Adult Colors: Sand
and Yellow.
Youth Sizes: L(14/16). Youth Color: Goldenrod.
$17.00 includes shipping and handling.
Would you be interested in these t-shirts with long sleeve or mockneck styles? If so, let us know.
By
Port Authority. You don't have to play polo or
even own a horse to wear one of these cool polo shirts.
All you need is the desire to look like a Wild Ones
member � and that's just what you'll do when you
wear one of these new shirts. Available in Blueberry,
Dark Green, Seafoam, and Stone, with professionally
embroidered Wild Ones logo on front. Available in
two 100% cotton finishes � Pima and Pique � in Mens
and Womens styles. Buy one in every color. Sizes
S-M-L-XL.
Pima Finish
100% Pima cotton honeycomb pique by Port Authority.
Double-needle stitching throughout. Flat knit collar
and cuffs. Extra-long-staple Pima cotton is a premier
yarn recognized for its superior strength and unmatched
softness. Honeycomb design provides for uncommon
depth and texture. The colors are vibrant and the
lofty, heavyweight fabric delivers a handsome drape. $35.00
includes shipping and handling.
Pique Finish
100% heavyweight Pique cotton by Port Authority.
Welt collar and cuffs. Double-needle stitched.
Side vents. Locker patch. Horn tone buttons. Great
classic style combined with quality you can feel.
Delivers long-lasting wear, yet thanks to being
garment-washed, it's surprisingly soft and doesn't
shrink. $34.00 includes shipping and handling.
Click
here to order a Polo Shirt by mail.
"America's Lost Landscape: The Tallgrass Prairie" tells
the rich and complex story of one of the most astonishing
alterations of nature in human history. Prior to
Euro-American settlement in the 1820s, one of the
major landscape features of North America was 240
million acres of tallgrass prairie. But between
1830 and 1900 � in the space of a single lifetime
� the tallgrass prairie was steadily transformed
into farmland. This drastic change in the landscape
also brought about an enormous social change of
native Americans; in an equally short time their
cultural imprint was reduced in essence to a handful
of place-names appearing on maps. The extraordinary
cinematography of prairie remnants, original score,
and archival images are all delicately interwoven
to create a powerful and moving viewing experience
about the natural and cultural history of America.
DVD $30 and Video $28, includes shipping and
handling.

For
those cool nights may we recommend one of
these new Wild Ones sweatshirts. Available
in Bluegrass, Sky Blue, Hunter Green or Sandalwood
with professionally embroidered Wild Ones
logo on front. Also available in Bluegrass
or Sandalwood with Wild Ones logo and the famous "Yesterday's
Lawn, Tomorrow's Habitat" design
on the front. And don't forget the Hunter Green sweatshirt with
the "Roots" design screenprinted on the front.
You'll spread the word about Wild Ones, and
always be cozy and warm with these eye-catching
shirts. Great gift idea, too. Prices
include shipping and handling.
Sweatshirt #1 - Wild Ones logo on front, plain
back
Logo on this shirt is in "Wild Ones" green or white.
Unisex $41 Womens $39
Click here to see shirt up close.
Sweatshirt #2 - "Yesterday's
Lawn" design on front, Wild Ones logo on back
Yesterday's Lawn – Tomorrow's Habitat.
Native
plants and a lawnmower with a "For Sale" sign. This
sweatshirt says it all.
Unisex $52 Womens $50
Click here to see shirt up close.
Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery of Sweatshirts #1 and #2. For extra-fast delivery, add $10 to the price.
Sweatshirt #3 - "Roots" drawing on front, Wild
Ones logo on back
Hunter Green with Beige graphic or Beige with Hunter
Green graphic. Unisex $35
Click here to see shirt
up close.
Sweatshirt #4 - Zippered Hoodie Wild Ones logo
on front, plain back
Logo on this shirt is in "Wild Ones" green or white.Unisex $47 Womens $45
Click here to see shirt up close.
Sweatshirt #5 - Zippered Hoodie "Yesterday's
Lawn" design on front, Wild Ones logo on back
Yesterday's Lawn Tomorrow's Habitat.
Native plants
and a lawnmower with a "For Sale" sign. This sweatshirt
says it all.
Unisex $58 Womens $56
Note: For all sweatshirts, sizes
greater than XL are available at an additional
$4 more for every X size larger. Contact the National
Office toll-free at 1-877-394-9453 to order.

The roots of native prairie plants grow deep. Far deeper than the plants most people have in their yards. And that's just part of what makes our native plants so valuable to the environment. Of course most people don't realize this fact � but now, with these new Wild Ones Roots T-Shirts, you can help get that message across every time you go out in one of these great-looking shirts.
Each shirt has the "Roots" drawing
by Wild Ones member Janet Wissink on the front,
and the Wild Ones logo on the back.
#1. White Roots T-Shirt with Dark Green graphic.
Bayside Adult American Classic Short-Sleeve Tee.
100% made in USA!
100% heavyweight cotton. 6.1 oz. Preshrunk. Full
cut. Shoulder-to-shoulder taping.
Sizes: M - XL. $20 each (includes shipping and handling).
#2 Orange T-Shirt with Dark Green graphic.
Hanes Adult Short-Sleeve Beefy-T�. High-stitch
density fabric.
100% ring-spun cotton jersey. 6.1 oz. Preshrunk.
Shoulder-to-shoulder taping. Cover-seamed, double-needle
neck.
Sizes: Unisex S - XL. $20 each (includes shipping and handling).
#3 Sky Blue T-Shirt with Dark Green graphic.
Hanes Adult Short-Sleeve Beefy-T�. High-stitch
density fabric.
100% ring-spun cotton jersey. 6.1 oz. Preshrunk. Shoulder-to-shoulder
taping. Cover-seamed, double-needle neck.
Sizes: Unisex S - XL. $20 each (includes shipping and handling).
#4 Cobblestone Long-Sleeve T-Shirt with Dark
Green graphic.
Gildan Long-Sleeve Tee. 100% cotton. 7.1 oz. Preshrunk. Ribbed cuffs. Double-needle
hem.
Sizes: Unisex S - XL. $22 each (includes shipping and handling).
#5 Cobblestone Short-Sleeve T-Shirt with Dark
Green graphic.
Hanes Adult Short-Sleeve Beefy-T�. High-stitch
density fabric.
100% ring-spun cotton jersey. 6.1 oz. Preshrunk.
Shoulder-to-shoulder taping. Cover-seamed, double-needle
neck.
Sizes: Unisex S - XL. $20 each (includes shipping and handling).
#6 Ivy Long-Sleeve T-Shirt with Beige graphic.
Gildan Long-Sleeve Tee.
100% cotton. 7.1 oz. Preshrunk. Ribbed cuffs. Double-needle
hem.
Sizes: Unisex S - XL. $22 each (includes shipping and handling).
#7 Ivy Short-Sleeve T-Shirt with Beige graphic.
Hanes Adult Short-Sleeve Beefy-T�. High-stitch
density fabric.
100% ring-spun cotton jersey. 6.1 oz. Preshrunk.
Shoulder-to-shoulder taping. Cover-seamed, double-needle
neck.
Sizes: Unisex S - XL. $20 each (includes shipping
and handling).
Would you be interested in these t-shirts with long sleeve or mockneck styles? How about women's sizes? If so, let us know.
Look
cool. Be cool. Wear a Wild Ones cap or bucket hat
wherever you go. This fine quality headgear is
"a head of the crowd." Get yours now.
The Wild Ones Bucket Hat features 100% pigment-dyed
cotton twill. 6-panel, 2-antique brass eyelets on side
panels; self-stitching, matching underbill. Color is
khaki. Logo on front with Wild Ones Green printing
and a purple flower. One size fits all. $18 includes
S&H.
The Wild Ones Cap features 100% pigment-dyed
cotton twill. Low-profile; unconstructed crown; top
button; 6 sewn eyelets; 4-row stitching or precurved
bill; matching color sweatband; adjusting fabric strap
with antique brass buckle and antique brass grommet
closure for sizing. Color is khaki with ivy bill. Logo
on front with Wild Ones Green printing and a purple
flower. One size fits all. $15 includes S&H.
Great gift idea. Buy an extra one for a head near you.
Even if your closets are full, we just know you're
going to want one of these new Wild Ones denim
shirts. Available in Indigo Blue, Light Blue, and
Natural, with professionally embroidered Wild Ones
logo on front. Also available with Wild Ones logo
on front and the famous "Yesterday's Lawn, Tomorrow's Habitat" design
You'll spread the word about Wild Ones, and always be in style with this eye-catching shirt. Great gift idea, too.
Denim Shirt #1 (Long-Sleeve) - Logo on front, plain
back:
Logo on this shirt is in "Wild Ones" green or white.
Sizes: S, M, L, & XL: Just $44 (includes shipping and handling)
Click here to see shirt
up close.
Denim Shirt #1A (Short-Sleeve)
Same as #1 above, but with short sleeves. $44
includes shipping and handling.
Denim Shirt #2 (Long-Sleeve) - Logo on front and
design on back:
Logo on this shirt is black words with purple flower.
Sizes: S, M, L, & XL: Just $55 (includes shipping
and handling)
Click here to see shirt up close.
Denim Shirt #2A (Short-Sleeve)
Same as #2 above, but with short sleeves. $55
includes shipping and handling.
Note: For either shirt, sizes greater
than XL are available at an additional $4 more
for every X size larger. Contact the National
Office toll-free at 1-877-394-9453 to order.
Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery. For extra-fast
delivery, add $10 to the price.
Edited
by Bonnie L. Harper-Lore, Maggie Johnson, and Mark
W. Skinner. A welcome guide to the best
management practices for invasive species control
along roadsides.
In this guide you will find essays on prevention and control of pest plant invasions, as well as summaries of relevant regulations and policies at federal and state levels. It also includes a state-by-state listing of noxious species lists and agency contacts.
Just $10 per copy, includes shipping and handling.
By
Hans W. Morsbach. Illustrations by Robert W. Hutchinson. Published by Chelsea Green. Straight
talk about managing your woodland. A great how-to
manual for cultivating trees and small woodlands.
An excellent reference.
Just $25 per copy, includes shipping and handling.
This guide is the result of the hard work and collaboration of numerous individuals and organizations. Properly identifying prairie seedlings during the first year or two after seeding is an important part of whether a prairie planting has been successful. This guide is designed to be a resource help you reach that goal. The guide is divided into two general sections.
One covers prairie seedlings and the other covers agricultural (weed) seedlings. Colored photographs help in the identification of all the plants that are listed. Each plant has information about its habitat, when it flowers, and distinguishing characteristics.
Just $14 per copy, includes shipping and handling.
By Elizabeth Czarapata. Long-time
member of Wild Ones, Elizabeth Czarapat has authored
an all-comprehensive resource book on invasive plants
in the Upper Midwest. The culmination of Betty's dedication
and her life's work, this guide includes more than
250 color photos that will help identify problem plants,
details of plant identification, information and advice
about herbicides, and suggestions for related ecological
restoration and community education efforts.
This is a must-have book for anyone with a passion for native plants and the desire to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities.
$32 per copy, includes shipping and handling.
You have a lot of questions about natural landscaping . . .
Quantity Discount: Buy 10 to 99 copies and the price is just $5.00 per copy (plus shipping and handling). Send e-mail to info@for-wild.org for a shipping and handling quote. For special pricing for 100 copies or more, please e-mail info@for-wild.org for a quote. Once you've determined the total cost of the order, either use the order form to mail in your order with your check, or click the PayPal "Quantity Purchase" button below to order.
You have a lot of questions about natural landscaping . . .
The "Wild Ones Journal" has the answers.
If you're looking for a particular issue or a particular article, call us at 1-877-FOR-WILD, to find out if it is still available in hard copy.
Wild Ones weatherproof aluminum yard sign announces
to all that the owner's land is being restored toward
harmony with nature. The sign is enameled with a
white border, beige background, black printing and
a scratchboard-effect coneflower over a purple field.
The vertically displayed sign measure 7"x10" and
has two mounting holes top and bottom to allow for
securing to a support by either screws or ties such
as wire or cording. No hardware is included.
Along with the yard sign, the purchaser will also receive copies of the Wild Ones Sign Creed and the Wild Ones "Toward Harmony with Nature" brochure. We also recommend you take the opportunity to download "Grow it! Don't Mow It! which lays out the steps you might take to introduce your native landscaping to your neighbors.
$27.00
Children are more susceptible to pesticide exposure because their activities include playing in the
grass and their organs are not mature enough to handle the toxins.
Made of 3/8" thick durable color-safe recyclable plastic, the graphic portion of the pesticide free yard sign is 7-3/4" wide and 6" high. The length from the top to the tip of the spike is 11-3/4". The backside reads: "Environmental awareness begins in your own backyard."
$10.00
Perfect
for organizing and storing your copies of the
"Wild Ones Journal."
Packet comes with 12 plastic holders and a four-color
Wild Ones cover sheet and spine title strip for your
3-ring binder - enough to hold 2 years issues of
"Journals" in
a standard 1" 3-ring binder. $10.
Available only as a Wild Ones
membership premium. As
part of our Grow Wild Ones campaign, we have recently
updated, revamped, and reproduced this very popular
video in DVD format. And now you can get your own
copy at no extra charge when you join Wild Ones or
upgrade your existing membership level.
Everyone agrees: native American wildflowers and prairie grasses are lovely to look at and fun to identify. But how do you grow them? Removing the mystery.
The instructional offerings mix beautiful footage and modern graphics with professional narration and inspiring music. The result is a showcase of Midwestern seasonal blooms, their identities and habitats. Wildflowers are the stars, but there's much more than pretty images. Landowners learn how to get dirt on their hands – the real key to growing success in both small plots (next to the backyard patio, along the front sidewalk) and large parcels (whole-lawn conversions, restored native prairies).
"Choosing the right kinds of native plants for your property's soil type is critical," says producer Tom Huggler, a landowner and conservationist who replaced most of his sprawling lawn in southern Michigan with native blooms and grasses. "You can't just toss seed on the ground and expect wildflowers to grow. You have to find a good seed source, prepare the site properly, and plant at the right time in the right way."
Besides beauty, there are many incentives to establishing wildflowers and grasses. Native plants attract bees, butterflies and other insects, as well as hummingbirds, rabbits and many other kinds of wildlife. Manicured lawns, on the other hand, produce a sterile environment to most wildlife. Maintaining lawns costs money, is labor intensive, burns fossil fuels that are not renewable, and contributes to air and noise pollution.
Going native is also a good way to check erosion and to enhance property values. And mixing in bluestem, indian grass, switch grass and other native grasses creates a lovely winter garden at home, around businesses ,and in neighborhood parks and schools.
Visit
our Joining page and get yours now.
"A
Tapestry of Learning: Creating School Natural
Areas." Wild Ones has produced a film
to introduce the idea of creating an outdoor
school natural area using native plant species.
The intended audience would be teachers, parent-teacher
organizations, neighbors, community groups
and possible school natural area funding sources.
Featuring Lorrie Otto prominently throughout,
the film captures in just 7 minutes the essence
of an outdoor learning center. Produced by
David Savinski, the narration and sound track
was provided gratis by Emmy award winning film
producer, Mike Syverson, who is a Wild Ones
member through marriage.
Now produced in CD format, the film is partnered with interative activities which can be used by young and old who have an interest in creating and using outdoor nature areas and learning centers.
This CD is a wonderful resource and would make a great gift to your local school. It could be used as a memorial gift or just simply as a nudge to get them off in the right direction.
The "A Tapestry of Learning" film produced by Dream Scape Entertainment of Oshkosh, WI won a 2001 Aegis Award. The Aegis Awards are the video industry's premier competition for peer recognition of outstanding video productions and non-network TV commercials. The video was honored in the Training/Education category for its outstanding production quality by a distinguished panel of judges representing industry professionals from around the country.
$12.00
This
booklet was written by Wayne R Pauly, Dane County
Wisconsin Naturalist, for the Dane county Environmental
Council and the Dane County Highway and Transportation
Department. The narrative is divided into 6 topics:
1) What, when, and how often to burn, 2) Equipment,
including proper clothing, 3) Weather conditions
and controlled fires, and contacting neighbors, 4)
Firebreaks, 5) Conducting a simple burn and 6) Hazards.
An appendix has a summary of how fire stimulates
prairie plants and how it controls some weeds. The
booklet was initially written in April 1982, revised
1985, and reprinted in 1988.
$8.00
A
roadside field guide for the Western Region published
by the Federal Highway Administration – this
field guide identifies 100 showy native forbs and grasses
often found on highway western roadsides. All are native
to the United States and do not include introduced
plants that have naturalized. These native plants are
part of America�s natural heritage.
In a store this laminated field guide would cost at least $10.95. But from Wild Ones it is only $7.00 which covers shipping and handling.
The 25th Anniversary Commemorative Book - The Story of Wild Ones - 25 years in the making.
This wide-format, 36-page book, printed in full color, tells the story of Wild Ones - from the early days of 1979 right up to present day and includes a variety of educational information on all the ecosystems from design to maintenance.
A great instructional guide as well as Wild Ones 25 year timeline, formerly sold for $12.00, now available "free" with new membership applications and for some categories of membership renewals.
See
our
"Joining" page for full details.
For the past ten years, photographer Larry Godson and artist, Lana Gits, have combined their talents to create "The Prairie Portraits" - a series of detailed black and white photo-images of individual prairie plants. In order to call attention to the inherent diversity found in a true prairie, subjects were restricted to one, single locale - Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve in Westchester, Illinois. Here, over 400 different species exist on only 85 acres. Several of these plants, however, are found growing in other bio regions across the United States.
Set One (Eastern and Central United States).
8 Cards and Envelopes
Specially designed for the Wild Ones, Set One includes one each of eight different plants which can be found growing in the upper half of the eastern United States as well as the central U.S.: Early Wild Rose, Thimbleweed, Yellow Star Grass, White Lady's Slipper, Wild Geranium, Indian Paintbrush, Rue Anemone, and Solomon's Seal. 5-1/2 x 4 inch cards are printed with full plant description on reverse, 100% recycled stock with "cypress green" envelopes,
and are packaged in resealable plastic. An interview
with the late taxonomist, Floyd Swink, titled "Prairie is My Field," is also enclosed in each set.
$11 per set, includes shipping and handling.
In September of 1999, photographer Larry Godson and artist, Lana Gits, were honored with an exhibit of "The Prairie Portraits" at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri. The original exhibit included over fifty framed portraits - each with a detailed plant description. Several of "The Prairie Portraits" are available here in card sets, assembled exclusively for the Wild Ones.
Set Two (Tallgrass Prairie and General United States).
8 Cards and Envelopes / $11 per set, includes shipping and handling.
Specially designed for the Wild Ones, Set Two includes one each of the Tallgrass prairie bio region: Prairie Dock, Compass Plant, Cream Gentian, and Shooting Star. The remaining four are those prairie species that can also be found growing across the United States in many bio regions: Wild Bergamot, Black-Eyed Susan, Common Cinquefoil, and Spiderwort. Cards are printed with a full plant description on reverse, 100% recycled stock with "cypress green" envelopes, and are packaged in resealable plastic. An interview with the late taxonomist, Floyd Swink, entitled "Prairie is My Field," is also enclosed in each set. Cards measure 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 inches.
$11 per set, includes shipping and handling.
Click here to order by mail.
The Prairie or "Downy" Gentian grows in the rich, black soil of open prairies, and flowers brilliantly from August through October. This package of notes and matching envelopes comes with a full plant description on the reverse of each card. Card stock is made from cream-colored, high-quality, recycled paper, and has a soft texture and feel. Cards and envelopes measure 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches. Set of 6 full-color cards, blank inside: $9.00.
The White Oak, (Quercus alba), is native to
the Eastern half of the U.S. and the Midwest. It is
the state tree of Illinois, Maryland, and Connecticut.
In 2001, the Oak was designated as the National Tree
of the United States. Cards are printed on soft, textured,
off-white recycled card stock with matching envelopes.
On the back of each card is a small drawing of a White
Oak leaf and its acorn. In addition, there are four
hand-deckled, interior "Acorn Notes" to use as postcards
or to extend your card into a letter. A real, pressed
White Oak leaf is tucked into the back of each pack.
Pencil sketch by Lana Gits. Set of 10 cards and envelopes
with 4 Notes, blank inside: $17.00.
We offer six different sets of Fall/Winter & Holiday
Cards by photographer Larry Godson and artist Lana
Gits - beautiful holiday cards that you probably won't
find anywhere else. Available right now, the sets include "The
Prairie Lily," "Starry False Solomon's Seal," "Winterberry
Holly," "Royal Catchfly," "Rose Hips In Winter," and "American
Bittersweet." Click
for a close-up
look and to order one set, two sets, or maybe all
six.
For more information about purchasing Wild Ones merchandise, e-mail
info@for-wild.org.
See our great selection of books (and other things) at our Wild Ones Amazon-Associate Bookstore.
If you're interested in finding out what other general topic and Wisconsin and Midwest books are available ON SALE through the Wild Store, e-mail info@for-wild.org.
Woodland Carex of the Upper Midwest
Wildflowers of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region
Landscaping With Native Plants of Wisconsin
Garlic Mustard Spreads T-Shirt
America's Lost Landscape: The Tallgrass Prairie
Prairie Seedling and Seeding Evaluation
Invasive Plants of the Upper Midwest
Wild Ones Landscaping With Native Plants
How to Manage Small Prairie Fires
Common Native Roadside Wildflowers - Western Edition
The Prairie Gentian Note Cards
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