Wild Ones promotes native landscapes through education, advocacy and collaborative action. With over 100 chapters nationwide, Wild Ones connects people and native plants for a healthy planet.
The Menomonee River Area Chapter of Wild Ones serves Waukesha County and the surrounding area.
Our chapter benefits include:
- Presentations by local experts on Wisconsin native plants, growing techniques, and native wildlife
- Guided seasonal hikes at parks and nature preserves
- Tours of gardens and native plant nurseries
- Seed collection event
- Volunteer opportunites
- Discounts on Wisconsin natives plants at Johnson’s Nursery the entire month of June
Click here to see a full list of benefits. We invite you to attend our programs and to become a member!
Latest News
- Volunteer Project – Havenwoods State Forest
MRA Wild Ones is partnering with the Friends of Havenwoods to clean up and replant the native plant garden at the front entrance of the Nature Center. The garden was… Read more: Volunteer Project – Havenwoods State Forest - 2024 Prairie Fest – July 27th
Redeemer United Church of Christ is hosting a FREE community event to celebrate the beauty of Redeemer UCC’s natural prairie. The four-acre prairie and six flowerbed gardens contain over 50 varieties of… Read more: 2024 Prairie Fest – July 27th - Sustainable Landscaping
We all know that planting native plants, reducing chemical use and replacing turfgrass are the best ways to help protect and restore biodiversity and nurture wildlife on our properties. Here… Read more: Sustainable Landscaping - Free Webinar: The Pollination of Native Plants – 6/18
Presented by Heather Holm, The Pollination of Native Plants is a fascinating journey showcasing the development of different flower types and the presentation of floral resources to pollinators. Exploring the types of… Read more: Free Webinar: The Pollination of Native Plants – 6/18 - Need Design Inspiration? Visit Some Local Gardens!
Summer is a great time of year to visit local native/pollinator gardens to see a wide variety of sustainable landscape designs. In the Milwaukee area, there are plenty of gardens… Read more: Need Design Inspiration? Visit Some Local Gardens!